Gentleman's Gentleman (Noun)
Meaning
A manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer; "Jeeves was Bertie Wooster's man".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- He was a fastidious gentleman who valued discretion above all else, which is why he hired the perfect gentleman to serve him.
- Reginald, a seasoned gentleman, had been serving Lord Harrington for over a decade and had become an indispensable part of his daily routine.
- Having a gentleman attend to one's every need was the hallmark of a true aristocrat, and Edgar spared no expense in hiring the finest for the task.
- His employer's gentleman was efficient and unobtrusive, moving with ease as he served the morning tea and newspapers.
- The young nobleman was waited upon by a gentleman of the old school, who took great pride in catering to his master's whims and fancies.