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gen·til·ity [ʤenˈtɪləti, Am -ət̬i] N no pl

gentility (high social class)

hohe gesellschaftliche Stellung

gentility (superiority)

gentility (politeness)

[erlesene] Höflichkeit

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What's gentility worth if it can't stand fire? en.wikipedia.org

In females the gentility curved ovipositor is light brown and ranges between 3.47and3.8 mm in length. en.wikipedia.org

There are iron men in whom the iron corroded whatever gentility they possessed. en.wikipedia.org

The unorthodox use of tartan, which had long been associated with authority and gentility, was then seen as the expression of discontent against modern society. en.wikipedia.org

A full-time etiquette coach was hired to instruct the cast on the manners of the upper class gentility in 1912. en.wikipedia.org

The debutantes are young women who maintain the standards of civility, chastity, manners, etiquette and gentility. en.wikipedia.org

These men sought to solidify their personal positions into family dynasties and acquire all the marks of gentility. en.wikipedia.org

Prolongation and fertility of both society and race is the subject, and it is treated with a gentility of spirit. en.wikipedia.org

One of the few public records that exists describes a mandate to uphold an atmosphere of gentility of bygone days. en.wikipedia.org

Recently, many other places try to follow the designs like hanok's gentility such as in public places; bathroom, signs and even private places; cafe. en.wikipedia.org

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