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May 26, 2012
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court•ly



Pronunciation: (kôrt'lē, kōrt'-), [key]
—adj., -li•er, -li•est,
—adv.

—adj.
1. polite, refined, or elegant: courtly manners.
2. flattering; obsequious.
3. noting, pertaining to, or suitable for the court of a sovereign.

—adv.
in a courtly manner; politely or flatteringly.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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