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
COURTEOUS
Meaning of COURTEOUS in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012