courtlier

Variant of courtly

courtly definition

courtly (kôrt′lē)

adjective courtlier -·lier, courtliest -·li·est

  1. suitable for a king's court; dignified, polite, elegant, etc. courtly manners
  2. flattering, esp. in an obsequious way

Etymology: ME

adverb courtlier -·lier, courtliest -·li·est

in a courtly manner

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