Old French

gentil

‘high-born, noble’

Every word has its own definition in its root. These English words share one: Old French gentil.

6 English words in this record descend from Old French gentil, most familiar first.

• gentle ← gentil
• gentile ← gentil
• genteel ← gentil
• jaunty ← gentil
• genty ← gentil
• gentrice ← gentryse ← genterise

Etymograph / Old French gentil