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Word of the day
for
February 14
courtship
n
(
countable
,
uncountable
)
The
act
of
paying
court, that is,
demonstrating
such
politeness
and
respect
as is
traditionally
given
at a
court
(
“
a
formal
assembly
of a
sovereign
's
retinue
”
)
.
(
obsolete
)
The
ceremonial
performance
of acts of
courtesy
to a
dignitary
, etc.
The act of
wooing
a
person
to
enter
into a
romantic
relationship
or
marriage
; hence, the
period
during which a
couple
fall in love
before their marriage.
(
by extension
)
The
behaviour
exhibited
by a
male
animal
to
attract
a
mate
.
(
figuratively
)
The act of
trying
to
solicit
a
favour
or
support
from someone.
(
countable
,
uncountable
,
obsolete
)
Elegance
or
propriety
of
manners
fitting
for a court;
courtliness
;
(
by extension
)
courteous
or
polite
behaviour
; courtesy.
(
uncountable
,
obsolete
)
The
pursuit
of being a
courtier
, such as
exercising
diplomacy
,
finesse
, etc.; also, the
artifices
and
intrigues
of a court;
courtcraft
.
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