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jaunty
1662, "elegant, stylish," from Fr.
gentil
"nice, pleasing," from O.Fr.
gentil
"noble" (see
gentle
). Form reflects attempt to render Fr. pronunciation of
gentil.
Meaning "easy and sprightly in manner" first attested 1672.
