English Dictionary

gentlewoman

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈd͡ʒɛn.təlˌwʊm.ən/

名詞

歴史的 アメリカ英語

(historical) A woman of the nobility. / (US, politics) A female member of a legislature, especially a female member of a House of Representatives.

日本語の意味

（歴史的用法）貴族の女性、貴婦人 / （主に米国政治において）女性の議会議員、特に下院の女性議員

The gentlewoman curtsied gracefully as the duke entered the hall, her embroidered gown catching the torchlight.

公爵が広間に入ると、その貴婦人は刺繍の施されたドレスを揺らしながら優雅にお辞儀をした。

意味（1）

(historical) 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[…]

意味（2）

(US, politics) 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?

gentlewomen （ plural ）