Index of English words, starting with "ge"

(1) - Gentile (a.) Denoting a race or country; as, a gentile noun or adjective.
(2) - Gentile (a.) Belonging to the nations at large, as distinguished from the Jews; ethnic; of pagan or heathen people.
(3) - Gentile (a.) One of a non-Jewish nation; one neither a Jew nor a Christian; a worshiper of false gods; a heathen.

(1) - Gentilesse (a.) Gentleness; courtesy; kindness; nobility.

(1) - Gentility (n.) Paganism; heathenism.
(2) - Gentility (n.) The class in society who are, or are expected to be, genteel; the gentry.
(3) - Gentility (n.) The quality or qualities appropriate to those who are well born, as self-respect, dignity, courage, courtesy, politeness of manner, a graceful and easy mien and behavior, etc.; good breeding.
(4) - Gentility (n.) Good extraction; dignity of birth.

(1) - Gentle (v. t.) To make kind and docile, as a horse.
(2) - Gentle (v. t.) To make smooth, cozy, or agreeable.
(3) - Gentle (v. t.) To make genteel; to raise from the vulgar; to ennoble.
(4) - Gentle (n.) A dipterous larva used as fish bait.
(5) - Gentle (n.) A trained falcon. See Falcon-gentil.
(6) - Gentle (n.) One well born; a gentleman.
(7) - Gentle (superl.) Soft; not violent or rough; not strong, loud, or disturbing; easy; soothing; pacific; as, a gentle touch; a gentle gallop .
(8) - Gentle (superl.) Not wild, turbulent, or refractory; quiet and docile; tame; peaceable; as, a gentle horse.
(9) - Gentle (superl.) A compellative of respect, consideration, or conciliation; as, gentle reader.
(10) - Gentle (superl.) 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.
(11) - Gentle (superl.) Well-born; of a good family or respectable birth, though not noble.

(1) - Gentlefolk (n. pl.) Alt. of Gentlefolks