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Originally Posted by Soupdragon
In its best use, moreover, "gentleman" involves a certain superior standard of conduct, due to "that self-respect and intellectual refinement which manifest themselves in unrestrained yet delicate manners". The word "gentle", originally implying a certain social status, had very early come to be associated with the standard of manners expected from that status. Thus by a sort of punning process the "gentleman" becomes a "gentle-man".
Clearly the sort of person who indulges in "Necktie Parties". Glad that's cleared up.
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I believe the usual modifier in the vernacular is 'Southern Gentleman'.. Provides a subtle but strong adaption to the term.
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