"gentlethem" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gentlethems [plural], gentlethem [plural]
Etymology: From gentle + them, after gentleman. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|gentle|them}} gentle + them, {{m|en|gentleman}} gentleman Head templates: {{en-noun|+|gentlethem}} gentlethem (plural gentlethems or gentlethem)
  1. (neologism) Polite term of address for a non-binary person. Tags: neologism Categories (topical): Non-binary Related terms: theydy

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          "ref": "2022, Scott-Patrick Mitchell, “my body is a window”, in David Stavanger, Radhiah Chowdhury, Mohammad Awad, editors, Admissions: Voices within Mental Health, Upswell Publishing",
          "text": "in a TV show where people dress up as drag queens contestants are asked to name their inner saboteur / ladies & gentlethem, please welcome to the stage Sid",
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          "ref": "2022, Jonathan Larkin, Cherry Jezebel, Methuen Drama, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, page 4",
          "text": "Gaydies and gentlethems! The MerseyPride Icon Award goes to . . . Cherry Brandy!",
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