gentleman

noun pl. gentlemen

1. 1. Obsolete a man born into a family of high social standing
   2. any man of independent means who does not work for a living
2. a courteous, gracious man with a strong sense of honor
3. a man's personal servant; valet
   chiefly in the phrase gentleman's gentleman
4. any man: a polite term, esp. as (in pl.) a form of address
5. ☆ a member of the U.S. House of Representatives: usually a form of address: often in the phrase (a specified state)

Origin: ME gentilman (after OFr gentilz hom): see gentle & man