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noun Courtesy n. (Written also curtsy and curtsey) An act of civility, respect, or reverence, made by women, consisting of a slight depression or dropping of the body, with bending of the knees. "The lady drops a courtesy in token of obedience, and the ceremony proceeds as usual."
curtsy, curtsey n. An act of civility, respect, or reverence, made by women, consisting of a slight depression or dropping of the body, with bending of the knees. Same as 2nd Courtesy, n.. Synonyms: curtsy; courtesy.
verb curtsy, curtsey v. i. To perform a curtsy.
Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48
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