Added 9 October 2026
courtesy
/ˈkɜːtəsi/ noun
In Latin: cōmitās Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about courtesy at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A courteous or respectful or considerate act.
- A courteous or respectful or considerate remark.
- A courteous manner.
Origin
From Middle English curteisie, curtesie, from Anglo-Norman curtesie, from Old French curteisie, cortoisie. Equivalent to courteous + -y (abstract noun suffix). By surface analysis, court + -esy.
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