Definition of courtesy

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Courtesy (n.) An act of civility or respect; an act of kindness or favor performed with politeness.

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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..
Curtsy :: Curtsy (n.) Same as Courtesy, an act of respect..
Courtship :: Courtship (n.) Courtliness; elegance of manners; courtesy.
Commend :: Commend (v. t.) To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and good will..
Lady :: Lady (n.) A woman of social distinction or position. In England, a title prefixed to the name of any woman whose husband is not of lower rank than a baron, or whose father was a nobleman not lower than an earl. The wife of a baronet or knight has the title of Lady by courtesy, but not by right..
Courteousness :: Courteousness (n.) The quality of being courteous; politeness; courtesy.
Commodore :: Commodore (n.) A title given by courtesy to the senior captain of a line of merchant vessels, and also to the chief officer of a yachting or rowing club..
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..
Humility :: Humility (n.) An act of submission or courtesy.
Chivalry :: Chivalry (n.) The qualifications or character of knights, as valor, dexterity in arms, courtesy, etc..
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..
Knee :: Knee (n.) A bending of the knee, as in respect or courtesy..
Gentility :: Gentility (n.) The quality or qualities appropriate to those who are well born, as self-respect, dignity, courage, courtesy, politeness of manner, a graceful and easy mien and behavior, etc.; good breeding..
Magnifico :: Magnifico (n.) A grandee or nobleman of Venice; -- so called in 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..
Mistress :: Mistress (n.) A title of courtesy formerly prefixed to the name of a woman, married or unmarried, but now superseded by the contracted forms, Mrs., for a married, and Miss, for an unmarried, woman..
Mrs. :: Mrs. () The customary abbreviation of Mistress when used as a title of courtesy, in writing and printing..
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..
Se–orita :: Se–orita (n.) A Spanish title of courtesy given to a young lady; Miss; also, a young lady..
Precarious :: Precarious (a.) Depending on the will or pleasure of another; held by courtesy; liable to be changed or lost at the pleasure of another; as, precarious privileges..
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