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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Courtesie, n. Also: -essie, -essy, -isie; cowrtesie. [e.m.E. and ME. (15th c.) courtesie. Cf. Curtesie.] Courtesy; a courteous act or gesture. 15.. Clar. v. 2590.
The nobill king, that could weill courtesie a1570-86 Arbuthnot Maitl. F. xxx. 37.
Fals semblance is callit courtesie 1580 Cath. Tr. 33/16.
The awld and accwstomett cowrtesie 1600 Acts IV. 205/2.
Quhan he did his courtesie, the king laid his hand vpoun his schulder 1610 Wedderburn Compt Bk. 102.
James Myln … hes … . promesit me yeirly … a quart of aquavetie for the favour and cowrtesie he hes receavit fra me 1613 Rep. Southesk MSS. 14.
Yow wald obleis me be most singular courtessie if you could [etc.]
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