gentlewoman

/ˈd͡ʒɛn.təlˌwʊm.ən/

Etymology

From Middle English gentilwoman, modelled after gentilman (“gentleman”), equivalent to gentle + -woman.

gentlewoman means A woman of the nobility. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 76 out of 100.

gentlewoman is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒɛn.təlˌwʊm.ən/.

noun

A woman of the nobility.“Gentlewoman: Since his majesty went into the field, I have seen her rise from her bed, throw her night-gown upon[…]”
A female member of a legislature, especially a female member of a House of Representatives.“'The gentlewoman from California.' Or 'the gentlewoman from Texas.' Gentlewoman?”