Definitions for gentlefolk

gentlefolk gen·tle·folk

Spelling: [jen-tl-fohk]
IPA: /ˈdʒɛn tlˌfoʊk/

Gentlefolk is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 22 points.

You can make 247 anagrams from letters in gentlefolk (eefgkllnot).

Definitions for gentlefolk

noun

  1. persons of good family and breeding.

Origin of gentlefolk

First recorded in 1585-95; gentle + folk

Examples for gentlefolk

Why should not he get interest for his money, like lords and gentlefolk?

Why should we not clothe ourselves like gentlefolk as well as our kindred and friends at home?

This story deals with gentlefolk, or with those who are obliged to pretend that they are gentlefolk.

What must it be like to be gentlefolk, to have the money to buy calm and cleanliness?

Is it possible that such a rascal usurps the privileges of gentlefolk?

They are, themselves, all well-to-do, and gentlefolk as well.

The gentlefolk took her to the banquet hall and gave her a glass of cordial.

To judge by their way of talking, they divide the world into folk and gentlefolk.

It is because, as I said before, gentlefolk and farmers have left off joining or taking any interest in them.

Who are the gentlefolk the loss of whose patronage to the Feydau will be so poignantly felt?

Word Value for gentlefolk
Scrable

18

Words with friends

22

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