courtesy books

A form of courtesy book — A didactic manual of knowledge for courtiers, explaining matters of etiquette, morality, and socially acceptable behavior.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of courtesy book
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APA

courtesy books. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/courtesy%20books

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“courtesy books.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/courtesy%20books. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “courtesy books,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/courtesy%20books.

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