gesture of courtesy

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• courtesy — [kʉrt′ə sē; ] for 4 [, kʉrt′sē] n. pl. courtesies [ME courteisie < OFr curteisie: see COURTEOUS] 1. courteous behavior; gracious politeness 2. a polite, helpful, or considerate act or remark 3. an act or usage intended to honor or compliment… …   English World dictionary

• courtesy — 1. noun a) Polite behavior. Please extend them the courtesy of your presence. b) A polite gesture or remark. I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy. 2. a …   Wiktionary

• courtesy — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Politeness Nouns 1. courtesy, courteousness; respect; good manners, behavior, or breeding; manners, politeness, urbanity, comity, gentility, breeding, cultivation, polish, grace, civility, culture,… …   English dictionary for students

• gesture — gestural, adj. gesturer, n. /jes cheuhr/, n., v., gestured, gesturing. n. 1. a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc.: the gestures of an orator; a threatening gesture. 2.… …   Universalium

• gesture — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Medieval Latin gestura mode of action, from Latin gestus, past participle of gerere Date: 15th century 1. archaic carriage, bearing 2. a movement usually of the body or limbs that… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• courtesy — Synonyms and related words: act of courtesy, act of grace, act of kindness, admiration, adoration, affability, amenity, amiability, apotheosis, appreciation, approbation, approval, attention, attentiveness, awe, benefaction, benefit, benevolence …   Moby Thesaurus

• France–United Kingdom relations — Articleissues unreferenced = March 2008 expand =January 2008Anglo French relations describes relations between the governments of the French Republic and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK). The designation anglo… …   Wikipedia

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• raise — v. & n. v.tr. 1 put or take into a higher position. 2 (often foll. by up) cause to rise or stand up or be vertical; set upright. 3 increase the amount or value or strength of (raised their prices). 4 (often foll. by up) construct or build up. 5… …   Useful english dictionary

• hand-kissing — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun ( s) : the custom in some countries (as France) of a gentleman s pressing his lips to the back of a woman s hand as a gesture of courtesy (as in an introduction) or of affection …   Useful english dictionary

• raise one's hat — To take one s hat off in salutation (to) • • • Main Entry: ↑raise * * * briefly remove one s hat as a gesture of courtesy or respect to someone …   Useful english dictionary