And a gentleman? (7)
I believe the answer is:
officer
'gentleman?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for officer that I've seen before include "Commissioned member of the services" , "Policeman (or other authority)" , "Policeman/policewoman" , "Holder of responsible position" , "General, for example" .)