COURTEOUSNESS

Etymology

Noun

courteousness (usually uncountable, plural courteousnesses)

The characteristic of being courteous.

Source: Wiktionary


Cour"te*ous*ness, n.

Definition: The quality of being courteous; politeness; courtesy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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