GENTILITY

Gen‐til″i‐ty (?), n. [[L. gentilitas the relationship of those who belong to the same clan, also, heathenism: cf. F. gentilité heathenism. See Gentile.]] 1. 1. Good extraction; dignity of birth. Macaulay.
He . . . mines my gentility with my education. Shak. 2. 2. The quality or qualities appropriate to those who are well born, as self-respect, dignity, courage, courtesy, politeness of manner, a graceful and easy mien and behavior, etc.; good breeding.
3. 3. The class in society who are, or are expected to be, genteel; the gentry. Sir J. Davies.
4. 4. Paganism; heathenism. Hooker.