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Word entry · 8 letters

courtesy

Best crossword clue

"Polite act"

8 letters · collected on this word page

8 lettersPronunciation /ˈkɜːtəsi/Part of speech nounSorted ceorstuyStarts with CEnds with Y1 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. a courteous or respectful or considerate act

Word origin

From Middle English curteisie, curtesie, from Anglo-Norman curtesie, from Old French curteisie, cortoisie. Equivalent to courteous + -y (abstract noun suffix). By surface analysis, court + -esy.

Used in a sentence

  • Please extend them the courtesy of your presence.
  • He was always known for his grace, kindness, and courtesy to people of every rank.
  • I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy.

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