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Definition of Civilities
1. civility [n] - See also: civility
Lexicographical Neighbors of Civilities
Literary usage of Civilities
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN (1901)
"Every facility of examination was given them, but amid the civilities of the
welcome the ... civilities ..."
2. Southern History of the War by Edward Alfred Pollard (1865)
"How they Compared with Lee's civilities in Pennsylvania.— THK FALL or PORT
HUDSON, <fec.—Enemy's Capture of Yazoo City.—THE BATTLE or HELENA. ..."
3. A General Collection of the Best and Most Interesting Voyages and Travels in by John Pinkerton (1814)
"... civilities, at the recommendation of the Emperor of Ethiopia, who is much
dreaded in that country, and with great ..."
4. Manners and Social Usages by Mary Elizabeth Wilson Sherwood (1887)
"OPTIONAL civilities. THERE are many optional civilities in life which add very
much to its charm if observed, but which cannot be called indispensable. ..."
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