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Courtship
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Meaning
Noun
●
The
act
of
paying
court
, that is,
demonstrating
such
politeness
and
respect
as is
traditionally
given at a
court
(“a
formal
assembly
of a sovereign's retinue”).
The
ceremonial
performance of
acts
of
courtesy
to a
dignitary
, etc.
The
act
of
wooing
a person to
enter into
a
romantic
relationship or
marriage
; hence, the
period
during which a
couple
fall in love
before their
marriage
.
The
behaviour
exhibited
by an
animal
to
attract
a mate.
The
act
of
trying
to
solicit
a
favour
or support from someone.
●
Elegance or
propriety
of
manners
fitting
for a
court
;
courtliness
; (
by extension
)
courteous
or
polite
behaviour
;
court
esy.
●
The
pursuit
of being a
courtier
, such as
exercising
diplomacy
,
finesse
, etc.; also, the
artifices
and
intrigues
of a
court
;
court
craft.
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Origin
courtship
English
-ship
English
-sciepe
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
court
English
cort
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
cors
Latin
cortem
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Courtship
Dating
Loveship
Suit
Wooing
Related
Flirtation
Romance
Intimacy
Marriage
Cohabitation
Seduction
Friendship
Marriages
Mating
Coitus
Sex
Love
Sexuality
Relationship
Intercourse
Wedding
Monogamy
Flirting
Affair
Ritual
Procreation
Divorce
Foreplay
Bonding
Motherhood
Lovemaking
Affection
Adolescence
Life
Ritualized
Masturbation
Sexual
Dance
Relationships
Copulation
Ritualistic
Dancing
Coupledom
Drama
Socialization
Pregnancy
Infidelity
Ceremony
Sexual Activity
Sexual Relations
Love Affair
Sexual Intercourse
Sex Life
Arranged Marriage
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