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Courteousness

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cour·te·ous  (kûrt-s)
adj.
Characterized by gracious consideration toward others. See Synonyms at polite.
[Middle English corteis, courtly, from Old French, from cort, court; see court.]
courte·ous·ly adv.
courte·ous·ness n.


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" His friends mourned not only the loss of a great writer but "the cheerful companionship, the large heart, and open hand, the simple courteousness, and the endearing frankness of a brave, true, honest gentleman.
English Literature For Boys And Girls by Marshall, H.E. View in context
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