Gentlewoman (noun)

1. A woman of good breeding, manners, and education.
2. A woman who has the characteristics of a gentleperson, typically including education, manners, and social standing.

Origin:

From middle english gentilwomman, from gentil + woman.

Examples:

1. She was a true gentlewoman, always polite and well-mannered.
2. As a gentlewoman, she was expected to be well-educated and able to converse on a variety of topics.
3. The gentlewoman was respected for her intelligence and her kindness.
4. She was a gentlewoman of great refinement and culture.
5. The gentlewoman was a woman of good breeding and manners who was respected by all.