scholar and gentleman en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) An admirable, intelligent person (usually a man).
Thank you so much for your help. You're a scholar and a gentleman.
He goes directly to the Mayor, tels him he was a Scholler and a Gentleman
1607, George Peele, Merrie Conceited Jests:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| scholars and gentlemen | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| gentleman and scholar | alternative | lexicographic | |
| a gentleman and a scholar | alternative | lexicographic | |
| a scholar and a gentleman | alternative | lexicographic |