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deportment [dɪˈpɔːtmənt] n
the manner in which a person behaves, esp in physical bearing military deportment [from French déportement, from Old French deporter to conduct (oneself); see deport] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
deportment Translations deportment [dɪˈpɔːtmənt] n (old) (bearing) → portamento; (behaviour) → comportamento deportment [dɪˈpɔːtmənt] n (old) (bearing) → portamento; (behaviour) → comportamento How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It has been delightful to me to watch his advances towards intimacy, especially to observe his altered manner in consequence of my repressing by the cool dignity of my deportment his insolent approach to direct familiarity. The brief remainder of the evening passed in excited chatter and cigarettes, and in my instructing Nicolete in certain tricks of masculine deportment. Marilla had almost begun to despair of ever fashioning this waif of the world into her model little girl of demure manners and prim deportment. |
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