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"curtsy"
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gesture
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shook
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bending
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respect
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reverence
An act of civility, respect, or reverence, made by women, consisting of a slight depression or dropping of the body, with bending of the knees. Same as 2nd Courtesy, n..
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bending at the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
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a gesture of respectful greeting, for women
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make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect; "She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand"
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to perform a curtsy.
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