"genteel business" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} genteel business (uncountable)
  1. (dated, colloquial) theatrical parts that require the actor to be dressed well Tags: colloquial, dated, uncountable Categories (topical): Theater

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