courtship

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Synonyms: countship, courtships, curship

Antonyms: countship, courtships, curship

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|countable|uncountable}} The [[act#Noun|act]] of [[pay#Verb|paying]] court, that is, [[demonstrate|demonstrating]] such [[politeness]] and [[respect#Noun|respect]] as is [[traditionally]] [[give#Verb|given]] at a {{l|en|court|t=a [[formal#Adjective|formal]] [[assembly]] of a [[sovereign]]'s [[retinue]]}}.
2. {{lb|en|countable|uncountable|obsolete}} [[elegance|Elegance]] or [[propriety]] of [[manner]]s [[fitting#Adjective|fitting]] for a court; [[courtliness]]; {{lb|en|by extension}} [[courteous]] or [[polite]] [[behaviour]]; courtesy.
3. {{lb|en|uncountable|obsolete}} The [[pursuit]] of being a [[courtier]], such as [[exercise#Verb|exercising]] [[diplomacy]], [[finesse#Noun|finesse]], etc.; also, the [[artifice#Noun|artifices]] and [[intrigue#Noun|intrigues]] of a court; [[courtcraft]].

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