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courteousOne entry found. Main Entry: cour·te·ous Pronunciation: \ˈkər-tē-əs, British also ˈkȯr-\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English corteis, from Anglo-French curteis, from curt Date: 13th century 1 : marked by polished manners, gallantry, or ceremonial usage of a court synonyms see civil — cour·te·ous·ly adverb — cour·te·ous·ness noun
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