duteous
[doo-tee-uh s, dyoo-]
adjective
dutiful; obedient.
Origin of duteous
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Historical Examples of duteous
They have come, but Priscilla thou 'rt none the less my dear and duteous daughter.
Standish of StandishJane G. Austin
Sir, but I do think that the musician, if duteous, is meet for a starry crown.
Charles Auchester, Volume 2 (of 2)Elizabeth Sheppard
So let them in; observe me with all duteous respect: let them in.
The Works of John MarstonJohn Marston
Gracious my father, fear not; 100 I rest most duteous to your dispose.
The Works of John MarstonJohn Marston
She burst out into a fit of laughter at my duteous principles.
The Sylph, Volume I and IIGeorgiana Cavendish
duteous
adjective
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