courtship
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courtship englanniksi
The act of paying court, that is, demonstrating such politeness and respect as is traditionally given at a (l).
The ceremonial performance of acts of courtesy to a dignitary, etc.
(RQ:Shakespeare Richard 2 Q1)
(RQ:Homer Chapman Iliads) show'd, and her kind cup she took: ...
(RQ:Milton Of Reformation)
The act of wooing a person to enter into a romantic relationship or marriage; hence, the period during which a couple in love before their marriage.
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(RQ:Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet Q1-2)'': they may ſeaze / On the white wonder of faire ''Iuliets'' skinne, / And ſteale immortall kiſſes from her lips; / But ''Romeo'' may not, he is baniſhed.
(RQ:Shakespeare Merchant of Venice Q1)
(RQ:Spectator)
(RQ:Dickens Nicholas Nickleby)
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(RQ:Goldsmith History of the Earth)
The act of trying to solicit a favour or support from someone.
(RQ:Byron Siege of Corinth)
Elegance or propriety of manners fitting for a court; courtliness; courteous or polite behaviour; courtesy.
(RQ:Shakespeare Love's Labour's Lost Q1)
The pursuit of being a courtier, such as exercising diplomacy, finesse, etc.; also, the artifices and intrigues of a court; courtcraft.
(RQ:Nashe Pierce Penilesse)