n. [ Cf. F. gentilisme. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. Hethenism; paganism; the worship of false gods. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Tribal feeling; devotion to one's gens.
n. [ OF. gentilesse, gentelise, F. gentillesse. See Gentle. a. ] Gentleness; courtesy; kindness; nobility. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]