Gentry Mnemonic
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gentry
gentry
/ˈdʒɛntɹi/
Examples
- This was done to encourage the support of the country gentry.
- Many of the gentry sought protection in the old castles.
- The meat produced was mostly the preserve of the gentry and nobility.
- These were the sons of noblemen or important members of the gentry.
- During the 18th century the village was dominated by the landed gentry.
- During the 18th century, the village was dominated by the landed gentry.
- He subsequently gained the loyalty of part of the lesser gentry.
- The literati were accorded gentry status based on lineage.
- These were generally the sons of noblemen or important members of the gentry.
- The gentry began to vacate Poplar for the healthier climes east of London.
the most powerful members of a society
noun
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"Gent + Tree. Noble people rest under a gentle tree."
"Gen + Try. Gentle people try to be kind and rich in society."
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