period of courting

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• courting — /ˈkɔtɪŋ/ (say kawting) noun 1. the initial period of a romantic relationship, before a more formal engagement and ultimately marriage. –phrase 2. courting couple, a male and female, each courting the other. 3. go courting, (dated) (of a male) to… …  

• courtship — noun 1》 a period of courting, especially with a view to marriage.     ↘the courting behaviour of male birds and other animals. 2》 the process of courting favour or support …   English new terms dictionary

• courtship — ► NOUN 1) a period of courting. 2) the courting behaviour of male birds and other animals. 3) the action of courting …   English terms dictionary

• courtship — n. 1 a courting with a view to marriage. b the courting behaviour of male animals, birds, etc. c a period of courting. 2 an attempt, often protracted, to gain advantage by flattery, attention, etc …   Useful english dictionary

• courtship — noun Date: 1596 the act, process, or period of courting …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• courtship — court•ship [[t]ˈkɔrt ʃɪp, ˈkoʊrt [/t]] n. the act, process, or period of courting • Etymology: 1580–90 …   From formal English to slang

• courtship — [kôrt′ship΄] n. the activity or period of courting or wooing …   English World dictionary

• Courtship in the Philippines — Traditional courtship in the Philippines is described as a far more subdued and indirect [1] approach compared to Western or Westernized cultures. It involves phases or stages inherent to Philippine society and culture.[1][2] Evident in courtship …   Wikipedia

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