gentlefolks
English
/ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩fəʊks/, /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩ˌfoʊks/
plural noun
Etymology
Compound from English gentle (well-born, of a good family respectable birth) + English folks.
Origin
English
folks
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- congressfolks English
- folks English
- folksy English
- gentilly English
- gentle English
- gentle-handed English
- gentle-hearted English
- gentlebeing English
- gentlefolk English
- gentlegirl English
- gentlehearted English
- gentlehood English
- gentleman English
- gentleness English
- gentleship English
- gentlesome English
- gentlewoman English
- gently English
- grandfolks English
- ladyfolks English
- menfolks English
- showfolks English
- ungentle English
- gentil Middle English