uncourtly
Americanadjective
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not courtly; rude.
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not conforming to the customs or usage of a royal court.
an uncourtly lack of respect for hereditary rank.
Other Word Forms
- uncourtliness noun
Etymology
Origin of uncourtly
Example Sentences
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In an uncourtly age, good manners can seem eccentric.
From New York Times
With his pale, timid face, his bent shoulders, an inexpressibly ill-tied cravat, and rank, untrimmed whiskers, he was the most uncourtly person present.
From Project Gutenberg
Uncourtly, un-kōrt′li, adj. not courtly, unpleasing, uncivil.—n.
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Honours were not much accessible in those days, especially in uncourtly quarters.
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When Scudamour heard mention of the dread spear, he knew it must be Britomart of whom Artegal spoke, and his rage kindling afresh, he exclaimed in angry accents— "This is not the first uncourtly deed of which that knight is guilty; he hath stolen from me my true love, and if this hand can aid in the revenge you purpose, it shall not fail you when the time arrives."
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