Gentility

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·noun Paganism; heathenism.

II. Gentility ·noun Good extraction; dignity of birth.

III. Gentility ·noun The class in society who are, or are expected to be, genteel; the gentry.

IV. Gentility ·noun 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.