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It goes back to the middle ages, when it was probably spelled "gentil man." It came from French and from Latin. The word originally referred to a man of noble birth, one who came from a good family, one who was chivalrous and had good manners. Today, it is no longer used only to refer to a man's upper class status, and it is sometimes just a polite way of speaking: Tell the gentleman that he can come in and sit down.
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Is gentleman a compound word?
Gentleman is a compound word.
When was The Word of a Gentleman created?
The Word of a Gentleman was created in 1981.
What is the gypsy word for gentleman?
The Romani word for gentleman is "rom" or "romano."
What part of speech is the word gentleman?
The word "gentleman" can function as a noun.
What year was the word sex was coined in what year?
it was coined in 1382
What is the Italian word for Gentleman?
In Italian, 'gentleman' becomes, 'deputato.'
What is the term coined in 1803 for a newly coined word or phrase?
Neologism
What language did the word gentleman come from?
the word gentleman is derieved from the word "gentle" and "man" which means soft man or that the man is gentle.
What is the spanish word for gentleman?
gentleman = el caballerogentlemen = los caballeros
What is the plural form of the word gentleman?
The plural form of Gentleman is Gentlemen.
Name of the Italian painter who coined automobile?
Italian painter who coined the word automobile
Who coined the word metamorphosis?
I believe it was coined in 1833 by Scottish geologist Charles Lyell.
