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This original historical archetype of the Old South Royalist, now indicating a gentleman distinguished by his gallantry and code of conduct rather than the original political inclination, [d] was further elevated to a folk hero or stock character by American "Cavalier" fiction as it and other forms of Anglo-Saxon nostalgia flourished throughout ...
Older Southern American English is a diverse set of English dialects of the Southern United States spoken most widely up until the American Civil War of the 1860s, gradually transforming among its White speakers—possibly first due to postwar economy-driven migrations—up until the mid-20th century. [1]
Southern gentlemen are also expected to be chivalrous toward women, in words and deeds. [6] [7] Although "culture of honor" qualities have generally been associated with men in the southern United States, women in the region have also been involved, and even exhibited some of the same qualities.
Gentleman George Floure: Gentleman Flowre, G. 1607–08–09 Robert Ford: Gentleman Richard Frith: Gentleman Stephen Galithrope: Gentleman Calthrop, [14] Halthrop 1607–08–10 Possible mutineer [13] William Garrett: Bricklayer George Golding: Labourer Goulding, G. Thomas Gore: Gentleman Gower, T. 1607–08–16 Anthony Gosnold: Gentleman 1609 ...
Because most of Virginia's leading families recognized Charles II as King following the execution of Charles I in 1649, Charles II is reputed to have called Virginia his "Old Dominion", a nickname that endures today. The affinity of many early aristocratic Virginia settlers for the Crown led to the term "distressed Cavaliers", often applied to ...
Canal Reminiscences: Recollections of Travel in the Old Days on the James River & Kanawha Canal. Richmond: West, Johnston & Co., 1879. Rubenstein's Piano-Playing – read an example of the old school of Southern humor. George William Bagby in Encyclopedia Virginia; Works by or about George William Bagby at the Internet Archive
Second ladies and gentlemen of the United States (4 C, 41 P) Pages in category "Men's social titles" The following 66 pages are in this category, out of 66 total.
This was a favorite for gamblers and was quickly adopted by Mexican charros, together with the slim "Kentucky" style bowtie commonly seen on stereotypical Southern gentlemen like Colonel Sanders [28] or Boss Hogg. In modern times it serves as formal wear in many western states, notably Montana, New Mexico [29] and Texas. [30]