curtsey

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The latter quality, quite as often as not, characterizes the manner of snobs toward people who are infinitely their superiors in all that indicates character and breeding The "curtsey"--or "courtesy"--is a feature of the minuet, and revived with the old-fashioned dance.

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  1. bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
  2. bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting

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  • She stopped on the threshold and dropped him a pretty curtsey, then a great generous light seemed to shine in her face as she announced Signor Everard, allow me to hand you back your inheritance It was the triumph of her life Mr. Bowden, on being sent for to examine the will, found all in perfect order. —  The Princess of the School
  • The latter quality, quite as often as not, characterizes the manner of snobs toward people who are infinitely their superiors in all that indicates character and breeding The "curtsey"--or "courtesy"--is a feature of the minuet, and revived with the old-fashioned dance. —  Etiquette
  • Now you've his curtsey--and what comes next 30 VI See to our converts--you doomed black dozen-- No stealing away--nor cog nor cozen! —  Dramatic Romances
  • Go! You are not the first fool who has quarreled with his best friend Either the words or the curtsey--or both together--brought him to his senses. —  Poor Miss Finch
  • Either the words or the curtsey -- or both together -- brought him to his senses. —  Poor Miss Finch
 

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