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Good breeding

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politeness; genteel deportment.

See also: Breeding


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In the former case, it is well known that the entertainer provides what fare he pleases; and though this should be very indifferent, and utterly disagreeable to the taste of his company, they must not find any fault; nay, on the contrary, good breeding forces them outwardly to approve and to commend whatever is set before them.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
The complement of this graceful self-respect, and that of all the points of good breeding I most require and insist upon, is deference.
Essays, Second Series by Emerson, Ralph Waldo View in context
Continual engagements at home and abroad, however, supplied all the deficiencies of nature and education; supported the good spirits of Sir John, and gave exercise to the good breeding of his wife.
Sense and Sensibility by Austen, Jane View in context
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