·noun One well born; a gentleman.
II. Gentle ·noun A dipterous larva used as fish bait.
III. Gentle ·vt To make smooth, cozy, or agreeable.
IV. Gentle ·vt To make kind and docile, as a horse.
V. Gentle ·noun A trained falcon. ·see Falcon-gentil.
VI. Gentle ·superl Well-born; of a good family or respectable birth, though not noble.
VII. Gentle ·vt To make genteel; to raise from the vulgar; to Ennoble.
VIII. Gentle ·superl A compellative of respect, consideration, or conciliation; as, gentle reader.
IX. Gentle ·superl Not wild, turbulent, or refractory; quiet and docile; tame; peaceable; as, a gentle horse.
X. Gentle ·superl Soft; not violent or rough; not strong, loud, or disturbing; easy; soothing; pacific; as, a gentle touch; a gentle gallop ...
XI. 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.