Definition of Curtseying

1. Verb. (present participle of curtsey) ¹

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Definition of Curtseying

1. curtsey [v] - See also: curtsey

Lexicographical Neighbors of Curtseying

curtations
curtaxe
curtaxes
curter
curtesies
curtest
curtesy
curtilage
curtilages
curtin
curtly
curtness
curtnesses
curtsey
curtseyed
curtseying (current term)
curtseys
curtsied
curtsies
curtsy
curtsying
curule
curundum
cururo
cururos
curvaceous
curvaceously
curvaceousness
curvacious
curvate

Literary usage of Curtseying

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. An Exposition of the Swedish Movement-cure ...: Together with a Summary of by George Herbert Taylor (1860)
"8; but as the whole weight of the body is supported by one leg, the movement is thereby made much more positive 11.—BALANCE-STANDING, curtseying. ..."

2. The Wandering Jew (and Jewess)by R D Manning by R D Manning (2003)
"She advances towards ROSE and BLANCHE, gracefully curtseying. SAINT-DIZIER Have I the honor to speak to Mesdemoiselles de Ligny? ..."

3. The Metropolitan (1843)
"If you could recommend me, ma'am," curtseying to Mrs. Mackillop, " or you, ma'am," curtseying to the lady next her, " or any of this good company would be ..."

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