English Explanatory Dictionary

gentrice

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state or quality of being high-born; gentility.
  2. High-born individuals collectively; gentry.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒɛntɹɪs/

Word forms

gentrice

Etymology

From Middle English gentryse, from Old French genterise, variant form of gentelise, from gentil.

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