maginoo

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) gentleman
 * 2)  the ruling class or nobility in ancient Tagalog society
 * 1)  the ruling class or nobility in ancient Tagalog society

Usage notes

 * According to Fr. Juan de Noceda and Fr. Pedro del San Lucar who compiled the Vocabulario de la lengua tagala in 1754, maginoo referred to a gentleman of rank while referred to a lady of rank, whereas today, both refer to men.

Adjective

 * 1) respectful; honest; well-mannered; gentlemanlike