Gent (Noun)
Meaning 1
Port city in northwestern Belgium and industrial center; famous for cloth industry.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- In the 13th century, a gent from Ghent's textile industry created a weaving technique that transformed the local economy.
- During his visit to Ghent, the traveling merchant met with several prominent gents who offered to trade in fine wool.
- The gent was heard negotiating a lower price for his cloth shipment at the bustling port of Ghent.
- Locals and gents alike gathered to marvel at the construction of the massive St. Nicholas' Church in Ghent.
- Ghent's esteemed gents showcased their wealth with elaborate tapestries and elaborate attire during festivals and fairs.