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Date: 1500-1600
Origin: gentleman

gent

 noun
     
gent [countable]
1 informal especially British English a gentleman:
a well-dressed elderly gent
I've always prided myself on being a perfect gent.
2

the gents

British English a public toilet for men [= men's room American English]
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