Group one words, which end with 'a' are usually feminine. Group two words, ending with 'us' are usually masculine, although can be neuter. In group 3, it can be any, but the neuter ones end with 'a' if plural. Not the best help, but what I know!
“Can a magician kill a man by magic?” Lord Wellington asked Strange.
Strange frowned. He seemed to dislike the question. “I suppose a magician might,” he admitted, “but a gentleman never could.” — Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
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