man of breeding

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In spite of his weather-stained felt hat, and the coloured handkerchief slung round his muscular brown neck, I could see at a glance he was a man of breeding and education. 

From Danger! and Other Stories by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir

In those days war was the most lucrative industry open to a young man of breeding, courage, and ability.

From The Open Secret of Ireland by Kettle, T. M. (Thomas Michael)

In spite of his weather-stained felt hat, and the coloured handkerchief slung round his muscular brown neck, I could see at a glance he was a man of breeding and education.

From The Man from Archangel and Other Tales of Adventure by Doyle, A. Conan

Very well," he said, "but you must then authorize me to stand, as behooves a man of breeding who prides himself on possessing a certain amount of savoir faire.

From The Secret of Sarek by Leblanc, Maurice

"I certainly can see he's a man of breeding, just as you said."

From Caribbee by Hoover, Thomas