"gentry mort" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gentry morts [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} gentry mort (plural gentry morts)
  1. (obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) A gentlewoman; a lady. Tags: UK, obsolete Categories (topical): People Related terms: gentry cove

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