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Corbett, called Gentleman Jim because of his graceful manner, was five years younger than Jackson but had the disadvantage in height and weight.
World’s Great Men of Color J. A. Rogers 1947
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Corbett, called Gentleman Jim because of his graceful manner, was five years younger than Jackson but had the disadvantage in height and weight.
World’s Great Men of Color J. A. Rogers 1947
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Corbett, called Gentleman Jim because of his graceful manner, was five years younger than Jackson but had the disadvantage in height and weight.
World’s Great Men of Color J. A. Rogers 1947
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I have just finished a short story called Gentleman Jim, which I am going to send to Scribner's; very likely it will get overlooked and lost.
The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss Prentiss, George L 1882
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I have just finished a short story called Gentleman Jim, which I am going to send to Scribner's; very likely it will get overlooked and lost.
The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss George L. Prentiss 1859
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St Helens Council leader Marie Rimmer paid tribute to Coun Caunce, who was affectionately known as Gentleman Jim, calling him an 'ambassador for Haydock'.
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"Gentleman Jim," he repeated, and the bitterness in his heart none of his comrades guessed.
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"Gentleman Jim," one of the native servants, was evidently enjoying his Sunday too, for he loitered in the garden, plucking up a weed here and there and watching the bees at work, the busy bees who know of no day of rest.
The Petticoat Commando Boer Women in Secret Service Johanna Brandt 1920
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Besides Flippie, there were two other permanent members on the domestic staff -- a gigantic native named Paulus, and a young Zulu who went by the name of "Gentleman Jim" on account of his dandified appearance and the aristocratic "drawl" affected by him.
The Petticoat Commando Boer Women in Secret Service Johanna Brandt 1920
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Although she let him out very early every morning in order not to arouse the suspicions of the servants, "Gentleman Jim," ever on the alert, soon found out that something unusual was taking place.
The Petticoat Commando Boer Women in Secret Service Johanna Brandt 1920
ry commented on the word Gentleman Jim
Seems to have been the nickname, originally, of James J. Corbett (1866-1933), heavyweight boxing champion who once K.O.ed the celebrated John L. Sullivan, as well as James Woolnaugh, a U.S. Army General active in WWII and Korea. Also later used in reference to several other sports figures.
January 4, 2013
hernesheir commented on the word Gentleman Jim
A poem bearing the title Gentleman Jim appeared in newspapers and quaint anthologies in the late 1800's and early 1900's.
January 4, 2013
ry commented on the word Gentleman Jim
This supports bilby's hypothesis (in comments for gentlemen.) that it is a generic name for a man, or for a man perceived as a gentleman, which use probably predates the nicknames.
January 4, 2013
ruzuzu commented on the word Gentleman Jim
Nice cite, hh!
January 4, 2013
bilby commented on the word Gentleman Jim
I like the concept of Bilby's Comments For Gentlemen. Like an upmarket barber shop I suppose, with shoe-shining AND pithy asides for the dapperly discerning.
January 4, 2013