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Definition of Courtesy

1. Noun. A courteous or respectful or considerate act.

2. Noun. A courteous or respectful or considerate remark.

3. Noun. A courteous manner.

Definition of Courtesy

1. n. Politeness; civility; urbanity; courtliness.

2. n. An act of civility, respect, or reverence, made by women, consisting of a slight depression or dropping of the body, with bending of the knees.

3. v. i. To make a respectful salutation or movement of respect; esp. (with reference to women), to bow the body slightly, with bending of the knes.

4. v. t. To treat with civility.

Definition of Courtesy

1. Noun. Polite behavior. ¹

2. Noun. A polite gesture or remark. ¹

3. Noun. Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence. ¹

4. Noun. Willingness or generosity in providing something needed. ¹

5. Adjective. Given or done as a polite gesture. ¹

6. Adjective. Free of charge. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Courtesy

1. to curtsy [v -SIED, -SYING, -SIES] - See also: curtsy

Lexicographical Neighbors of Courtesy

courtcraft courted courteous courteously courteousness courteousnesses courtepies courtepy courter courters

courtesans courtesanship courtesied courtesies courtesy (current term) courtesy card courtesy copy courtesy name courtesy of courtesying

courtezan courtezans courthouse courthouses courtier courtierlike courtierly courtiers courtiery

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