"gentle nor simple" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} gentle nor simple (not comparable)
  1. (archaic, of a negated noun) Of any social standing. Tags: archaic, not-comparable
    Sense id: en-gentle_nor_simple-en-adj-jkzQa6Lz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 57 43 Disambiguation of English pluralia tantum: 55 45

Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} gentle nor simple pl (plural only)
  1. (archaic) No one, regardless of social standing. Tags: archaic, plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-gentle_nor_simple-en-noun-YoQtgItR Categories (other): English pluralia tantum Disambiguation of English pluralia tantum: 55 45

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