Definition of courtesy

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Courtesy (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..

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Magnifico :: Magnifico (n.) A grandee or nobleman of Venice; -- so called in courtesy.
Incivility :: Incivility (n.) The quality or state of being uncivil; want of courtesy; rudeness of manner; impoliteness.
Comity :: Comity (n.) Mildness and suavity of manners; courtesy between equals; friendly civility; as, comity of manners; the comity of States..
Master :: Master (n.) A title given by courtesy, now commonly pronounced mister, except when given to boys; -- sometimes written Mister, but usually abbreviated to Mr..
Salutation :: Salutation (n.) The act of saluting, or paying respect or reverence, by the customary words or actions; the act of greeting, or expressing good will or courtesy; also, that which is uttered or done in saluting or greeting..
Civillty :: Civillty (n.) Courtesy; politeness; kind attention; good breeding; a polite act or expression.
Knee :: Knee (n.) A bending of the knee, as in respect or courtesy..
Commodore :: Commodore (n.) An officer who ranks next above a captain; sometimes, by courtesy, the senior captain of a squadron. The rank of commodore corresponds with that of brigadier general in the army..
Condescension :: Condescension (n.) The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors.
Captain :: Captain (n.) By courtesy, an officer actually commanding a vessel, although not having the rank of captain..
Dean :: Dean (n.) The chief or senior of a company on occasion of ceremony; as, the dean of the diplomatic corps; -- so called by courtesy..
Courtesy :: Courtesy (n.) An act of civility or respect; an act of kindness or favor performed with politeness.
Miss :: Miss (n.) A title of courtesy prefixed to the name of a girl or a woman who has not been married. See Mistress, 5..
Humility :: Humility (n.) An act of submission or courtesy.
Apology :: Apology (n.) An acknowledgment intended as an atonement for some improper or injurious remark or act; an admission to another of a wrong or discourtesy done him, accompanied by an expression of regret..
Law :: Law (n.) In arts, works, games, etc.: The rules of construction, or of procedure, conforming to the conditions of success; a principle, maxim; or usage; as, the laws of poetry, of architecture, of courtesy, or of whist..
Se–or :: Se–or (n.) A Spanish title of courtesy corresponding to the English Mr. or Sir; also, a gentleman..
Courteousness :: Courteousness (n.) The quality of being courteous; politeness; courtesy.
Embodiment :: Embodiment (n.) That which embodies or is embodied; representation in a physical body; a completely organized system, like the body; as, the embodiment of courage, or of courtesy; the embodiment of true piety..
Repulse :: Repulse (v. t.) To repel by discourtesy, coldness, or denial; to reject; to send away; as, to repulse a suitor or a proffer..
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