n. [ OE. genterie, gentrie, noble birth, nobility, cf. gentrise, and OF. gentelise, genterise, E. gentilesse, also OE. genteleri high-mindedness. See Gent, a., Gentle, a. ]
She conquers him by high almighty Jove,
By knighthood, gentry, and sweet friendship's oath. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
To show us so much gentry and good will. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]