2. (Ethnol.)
Defn: A minor subdivision of a tribe, among American aborigines. It includes those who have a common descent, and bear the same totem.
GENT Gent, a. Etym: [OF. gent, fr. L. genitus born, or (less prob.) fr. gentilis. See Genteel.]
1. Gentle; noble; of gentle birth. [Obs.] All of a knight [who] was fair and gent. Chaucer.
2. Neat; pretty; fine; elegant. [Obs.] Spenser. Her body gent and small. Chaucer.
GENTEEL
Gen*teel", a. Etym: [F. gentil noble, pretty, graceful. See Gentle.]
1. Possessing or exhibiting the qualities popularly regarded as belonging to high birth and breeding; free from vulgarity, or lowness of taste or behavior; adapted to a refined or cultivated taste; polite; well-bred; as, genteel company, manners, address.
2. Graceful in mien or form; elegant in appearance, dress, or manner; as, the lady has a genteel person. Law.
3. Suited to the position of lady or a gentleman; as, to live in a genteel allowance.
Syn.
— Polite; well-bred; refined; polished.