2. (Gram.) Denoting a race or country; as, a gentile noun or adjective.

Gen"tile-fal`con (?), n. (Zoˆl.) See Falcon-gentil.

Gen`ti*lesse" (?), n. [OF. gentilesse, gentelise, F. gentillesse. See

Gentle. a.] Gentleness; courtesy; kindness; nobility. [Obs.] Chaucer.

Gen"til*ish (?), a. Heathenish; pagan.

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