1. A man of gentle or noble birth or superior social position.
2. a man belonging to the landed gentry
3. a man who combines gentle birth or rank with chivalrous qualities
4. a man whose conduct conforms to a high standard of propriety or correct behavior
5. a man of independent means who does not engage in any occupation or profession for gain
6. a man who does not engage in a menial occupation or in manual labor for gain
7. A well-mannered and considerate man with high standards of proper behavior.
8. A man of independent means who does not need to have a wage-paying job.
9. A man
10. A manservant; a valet.
11. a man regarded as having qualities of refinement associated with a good family
12. a man who is cultured, courteous, and well-educated
13. a polite name for a man
14. a man of gentle birth, who was entitled to bear arms, ranking above a yeoman in social position
15. (formerly) a euphemistic word for a smuggler