The word "gent" is a short form of "gentleman." It refers to a polite and well-mannered man, someone who acts with kindness and respect towards others. Full definition
Could his Man of the Match performance in Wolfsburg's 3 - 2 Champions League victory in Gent in midweek be the moment when big money summer acquisition Julian Draxler, finally came of age as the attacking brains of the VW club. (worldsoccer.com)
United were still an attacking team back then of course, and the premier league was mainly just a gaggle of gents who used to play for A.C. Milan in the 90s.» (pollemma.com)
«It's a moment for reflection, consultation, and dialogue,» says geologist Jean - Pierre Henriet of the University of Gent in Belgium, a spokesperson for the Eulenspiegel Action group that has opposed the stopping of ESF funding. (sciencemag.org)