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curtesy


Meanings
  • Noun

    A polite and respectful behavior or act towards someone, especially towards a person of higher rank or age.

    - "He showed great curtesy to the queen."
    - "The guests were expected to show curtesy to the hostess."
  • Noun

    A formal act of paying homage or obeisance, especially as part of a ceremony.

    - "The knights paid their curtesy to the king."
    - "The courtiers bowed in curtesy to the queen."

Rhymes
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perjury , fury , jury
Variants
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curtesies , curtesy
Etymology
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Originally meant 'the right of a superior to be served first'. Derived from the Old French word 'curtesie' which means 'courtesy' or 'courtsy'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'curtesy' is related to the word 'court'.

  2. In medieval Europe, curtesy was an essential part of daily life, and failure to show curtesy could result in social ostracism or even physical punishment.


Related Concepts
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  1. Chivalry: A medieval social code that emphasized honor, courage, and courtesy towards women, the church, and one's fellow man.

  2. Courtly Love: A medieval literary and artistic movement that emphasized the idealization of love and the role of the lover in serving and pleasing the beloved.


Culture
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In literature, curtesy is often depicted as an essential aspect of chivalry and courtly behavior. In art, it is represented through various forms of obeisance such as bows, curtsies, and kneeling. In music, curtesy is shown through the use of formal titles and addresses in musical compositions.

How to Memorize "curtesy"

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    - Visualize a person bowing or curtsying as a sign of respect and politeness.

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    - Associate the word 'curtesy' with the idea of respect and politeness towards others.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Courtesy is key' to remember the meaning of the word.


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