01 n. Good extraction; dignity of birth.
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Good extraction; dignity of birth.“He . . . mines my gentility with my education.” — Shak.
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The quality or qualities appropriate to those who are well born, as self-respect, dignity, courage, courtesy, politeness of manner, a graceful and easy mien and behavior, etc.; good breeding.
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The class in society who are, or are expected to be, genteel; the gentry.[R.]
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Paganism; heathenism.[Obs.]