gentlewoman

noun, plural gen·tle·wom·en.

1. a woman of good family, breeding, or social position
2. a civilized, educated, sensitive, or well-mannered woman; lady.
3. a woman who attends upon a lady of rank.
4. a female member of the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives: The chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Maine.

noun plural -women

1. archaic a woman regarded as being of good family or breeding; lady
2. rare a woman who is cultured, courteous, and well-educated
3. history a woman in personal attendance on a high-ranking lady