COURTEOUS


Meaning of COURTEOUS in English

adjective Etymology: Middle English corteis, from Anglo-French curteis, from curt Date: 13th century marked by polished manners, gallantry, or ceremonial usage of a court, marked by respect for and consideration of others, see: civil ~ly adverb ~ness noun

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