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scholar and gentleman
alt. (context idiomatic English) An admirable, intelligent person (usually a man). n. (context idiomatic English) An admirable, intelligent person (usually a man).
Usage examples of "scholar and gentleman".
But he was also a writer and actor, neither of which he appeared to excel at, but which gave him a rough quality as a scholar and gentleman.
Anyone who wishes a sentimental souvenir of a great scholar and gentleman cannot do better than acquire this lot.