Gentility
Gentility , noun
[Latin gentilitas the relationship of those who belong to the same clan, also, heathenism: compare French gentilité heathenism. See Gentile.]
1.
Good extraction; dignity of birth. — Macaulay
He... mines my gentility with my education.
2.
The quality or qualities appropriate to those who are well born, as self-respect, dignity, courage, courtesy, politeness of manner, a graceful and easy mien and behavior, etc.; good breeding.
3.
The class in society who are, or are expected to be, genteel; the gentry. [Rare] — Sir J. Davies
4.
Paganism; heathenism. [Obsolete] — Hooker