Gentleman
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
Inthe English law, according to Sir Edward Coke, is one who bears a coat of armour.
2 Inst. 667.
In the United States this word is unknown to the law, but in many places the word is applied by courtesy to all men, rich or poor, black or white.