Gentlefolks

/ˈdʒɛn.təl.foʊks/ noun

Definition

Plural of gentlefolk; multiple people of refined manners and good social standing.

Etymology

Simply the plural form of gentlefolk, adding the standard -s. Both gentlefolk and gentlefolks were used interchangeably in English literature, though gentlefolk as a collective noun didn't always pluralize.

Kelly Says

Interestingly, 'gentlefolk' can be both singular collective (like 'people') and plural, but writers from different eras had strong opinions about whether 'gentlefolks' was correct. Language was more fluid then about such rules.

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