gent
UK: dʒent | US: dʒent
n. (informal) A man, often implying refinement or gentlemanly qualities.
adj. (archaic) Polite or well-mannered; characteristic of a gentleman.
The word "gent" originates from the Latin gentilis, meaning "of the same clan or family," and later evolved in Old French as gentil ("noble, high-born"). In Middle English, it shortened to "gent," initially referring to a man of noble birth or refined manners. Over time, it became an informal term for any man, often with a connotation of politeness or sophistication.
He's a proper gent, always holding the door for others.
The old gent tipped his hat as he passed by.
"Be a gent and help her with the bags," he said.
In Victorian times, a true gent never raised his voice.
The young gent at the bar ordered a whiskey neat.