Etymology

courtly

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Today it means: Befitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court; stately, rich or fine, and so suitable for a royal court. Full definition →

Middle English courtly
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromcourtly
  2. English todaycourtly

From Middle English courtly, equivalent to court + -ly.

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