4.04.2016

Please ladies.....

Do not presume to make your own definition a reality.  Your opinion is exactly that.  Anything beyond the definition is opinion.  Exactly as mine.


gent·le·man
ˈjen(t)lmən/
noun
noun: gentleman; plural noun: gentlemen
  1. 1.
    a chivalrous, courteous, or honorable man.

    "he behaved like a perfect gentleman"
    • a man of good social position, especially one of wealth and leisure.
    • (in the UK) a man of noble birth attached to a royal household.
      synonyms:man; More
      informalgent;
      archaiccavalier

      "a fine steed suitable for a gentleman such as yourself"
  2. 2.
    a polite or formal way of referring to a man.

    "opposite her an old gentleman sat reading"



    Webster:
    1. 1 a :  a man of noble or gentle birth b :  a man belonging to the landed gentry c (1) :  a man who combines gentle birth or rank with chivalrous qualities (2) :  a man whose conduct conforms to a high standard of propriety or correct behavior d (1) :  a man of independent means who does not engage in any occupation or profession for gain (2) :  a man who does not engage in a menial occupation or in manual labor for gain
    2. 2 :  valet —often used in the phrase gentleman's gentleman
    3. 3 :  a man of any social class or condition —often used in a courteous reference <show this gentleman to a seat> or usually in the plural in address <ladies and gentlemen