Definition of courtesy

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Courtesy (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..

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Gallantry :: Gallantry (n.) Civility or polite attention to ladies; in a bad sense, attention or courtesy designed to win criminal favors from a female; freedom of principle or practice with respect to female virtue; intrigue..
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..
Obeisance :: Obeisance (n.) A manifestation of obedience; an expression of difference or respect; homage; a bow; a courtesy.
Courtesy :: Courtesy (v. t.) To treat with civility.
Obligate :: Obligate (v. t.) To bind or firmly hold to an act; to compel; to constrain; to bind to any act of duty or courtesy by a formal pledge.
Courtesy :: 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..
Attention :: Attention (n.) An act of civility or courtesy; care for the comfort and pleasure of others; as, attentions paid to a stranger..
Courteous :: Courteous (a.) Of courtlike manners; pertaining to, or expressive of, courtesy; characterized by courtesy; civil; obliging; well bred; polite; affable; complaisant..
Dop :: Dop (n.) A dip; a low courtesy.
Obligation :: Obligation (n.) Any act by which a person becomes bound to do something to or for anouther, or to forbear something; external duties imposed by law, promise, or contract, by the relations of society, or by courtesy, kindness, etc..
Esquire :: Esquire (n.) Originally, a shield-bearer or armor-bearer, an attendant on a knight; in modern times, a title of dignity next in degree below knight and above gentleman; also, a title of office and courtesy; -- often shortened to squire..
Urbanity :: Urbanity (n.) The quality or state of being urbane; civility or courtesy of manners; politeness; refinement.
Cut :: Cut (n.) That which wounds the feelings, as a harsh remark or criticism, or a sarcasm; personal discourtesy, as neglecting to recognize an acquaintance when meeting him; a slight..
Discourtship :: Discourtship (n.) Want of courtesy.
Courtship :: Courtship (n.) Courtliness; elegance of manners; courtesy.
Se–orita :: Se–orita (n.) A Spanish title of courtesy given to a young lady; Miss; also, a young lady..
Knee :: Knee (n.) A bending of the knee, as in respect or courtesy..
Captain :: Captain (n.) By courtesy, an officer actually commanding a vessel, although not having the rank of captain..
Se–or :: Se–or (n.) A Spanish title of courtesy corresponding to the English Mr. or Sir; also, a gentleman..
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..
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