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A man whose manners outrank his bank account, and knows the difference.
means A courteous, considerate man who behaves with honor and good breeding regardless of social rank.
from From Old French gentil (noble, well-born) plus man; once it meant literal aristocracy, then quietly democratized to mean anyone who acts the part.
Class markerOriginally meant landed status, no job required.
Card gameGentleman thieves like Raffles charmed Victorian fiction.
Polite fictionLadies and gentlemen addresses people too varied to be either.