4 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Courtesy \Courte"sy\ (k[^u]rt"s[y^]), n. [See the preceding word.] 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. [Written also {curtsy} and {curtsey}.] [1913 Webster] The lady drops a courtesy in token of obedience, and the ceremony proceeds as usual. --Golgsmith. [1913 Webster] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: curtsey \curt"sey\, curtsy \curt"sy\(k[^u]rt"s[y^]), 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. Same as 2nd {Courtesy}, n.. Syn: curtsy; courtesy. [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5] curtsey From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: curtsey \curtsey\, curtsy \curtsy\v. i. to perform a {curtsy}. [WordNet 1.5] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: curtsey n : bending at the knees; a gesture of respect made by women [syn: {curtsy}] v : a gesture of respectful greeting, for women [syn: {curtsy}]
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