Vocabulary : Gentiopikrin to Gentlemanliness
Gentiopikrin : A bitter, yellow, crystalline substance, regarded as a glucoside, and obtained from the gentian.Gentisin : A tasteless, yellow, crystalline substance, obtained from the gentian; -- called also gentianin.
Gentle : Well-born; of a good family or respectable birth, though not noble. ;; Quiet and refined in manners; not rough, harsh, or stern; mild; meek; bland; amiable; tender; as, a gentle nature, temper, or disposition; a gentle manner; a gentle address; a gentle voice. ;; A compellative of respect, consideration, or conciliation; as, gentle reader. ;; Not wild, turbulent, or refractory; quiet and docile; tame; peaceable; as, a gentle horse. ;; Soft; not violent or rough; not strong, loud, or disturbing; easy; soothing; pacific; as, a gentle touch; a gentle gallop . ;; One well born; a gentleman. ;; A trained falcon. See Falcon-gentil. ;; A dipterous larva used as fish bait. ;; To make genteel; to raise from the vulgar; to ennoble. ;; To make smooth, cozy, or agreeable. ;; To make kind and docile, as a horse.
Gentlefolk : Alt. of Gentlefolks
Gentlefolks : Persons of gentle or good family and breeding.
