Gentle(n.) One well born; a gentleman.
Gentle(n.) A trained falcon. See Falcon-gentil.
Gentle(n.) A dipterous larva used as fish bait.
Gentle(superl.) Well-born; of a good family or respectable birth, though not noble.
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.
Gentle(superl.) A compellative of respect, consideration, or conciliation; as, gentle reader.
Gentle(superl.) Not wild, turbulent, or refractory; quiet and docile; tame; peaceable; as, a gentle horse.
Gentle(superl.) Soft; not violent or rough; not strong, loud, or disturbing; easy; soothing; pacific; as, a gentle touch; a gentle gallop .
Gentle(v. t.) To make genteel; to raise from the vulgar; to ennoble.
Gentle(v. t.) To make smooth, cozy, or agreeable.
Gentle(v. t.) To make kind and docile, as a horse.
Gentleness(n.) The quality or state of being gentle, well-born, mild, benevolent, docile, etc.; gentility; softness of manners, disposition, etc.; mildness.
Gently(adv.) In a gentle manner.
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