curtsey
UK /ˈkɝtsɪ/ US /ˈkɝtsɪ/
noun 1verb 1
Definitions
noun
1
A small bow, generally performed by a woman or a girl, where she crosses the shin of one leg behind the calf of her other leg and briefly bends her knees to lower her body in deference.
I refused to make so much as a curtsey for the passing nobles, as I am a staunch egalitarian.
Wid. I take my leaue with many thouſand thankes. / Rich. The Match is made, ſhee ſeales it with a Curſie.
verb
1
To make a curtsey.
The hotel's staff never curtsied, nodded, or bowed to the owner as she passed, as they were staunch egalitarians.
"I’m sure you’ll excuse me, sir," said Mrs Varden, rising and curtseying.
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