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curtsy
or curt·sey
[ kurt-see ]
noun
, plural curt·sies.
- a respectful bow made by women and girls, consisting of bending the knees and lowering the body.
verb (used without object)
, curt·sied, curt·sy·ing.
- to make a curtsy.
curtsy
/ ˈkɜːtsɪ /
noun
- a formal gesture of greeting and respect made by women in which the knees are bent, the head slightly bowed, and the skirt held outwards
verb
- intr to make a curtsy
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of curtsy1
C16: variant of courtesy
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Example Sentences
"It's Stylites—bob yer curtsy," whispered Agnes in Connie's ear.
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So, as she was about to pass me with a little curtsy and a pretty smile, I stopped her.
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And then the lady went, sweeping a low curtsy to Mr. Dockwrath as she passed out of the room.
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At a flash I had my whipping in a low dipped curtsy and a mocking smile like that she had flung to Falconnet.
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In a moment she returned, dropped him a bit of curtsy, and informed him that her mistress would receive him.
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