Gentlefolk

Quick meaning: Gentlefolk is a noun meaning (archaic) People of superior social position.

Meaning

(archaic) People of superior social position.

Example Sentences

What do gentlefolks come to an inn for, if it is not for entertainment and accommodation?

"Ah!" she said, with a little cry of disappointment, "my man said not to make too sure, and that the ways of the gentlefolks is hard to know."

We ſay that Shores wife hath a prety foote, / A cherry lippe, a bonny eie, a paſſing pleaſing tongue: / And that the Queenes kindred are made gentlefolks.

Well, Gentlefolk, I dare now wage a Crown, / You take me for the verieſt Romp in Town,— / But ere I part from ye, I'll let you ſee, / There's other Molly Buxomes beſides me; [...]

Word Forms

• gentlefolks

Synonyms for gentlefolk

Depending on context, synonyms include aristocrats, upper class.

Antonyms for gentlefolk

Common opposites include lower class.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gentleperson, gentry, gentility, gentle-heartedness, gentleman, gentlehood.

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