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courtship

[ kawrt-ship, kohrt- ]

noun

  1. the wooing of one person by another.
  2. the period during which such wooing takes place.
  3. solicitation of favors, applause, etc.
  4. Ethology. behavior in animals that occurs before and during mating, often including elaborate displays.
  5. Obsolete. courtly behavior; courtesy; gallantry.


courtship

/ ˈ°ìɔ˳Ùʃɪ±è /

noun

  1. the act, period, or art of seeking the love of someone with intent to marry
  2. the seeking or soliciting of favours
  3. obsolete.
    courtly behaviour
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of courtship1

First recorded in 1580–90; court + -ship
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Throughout Roki Sasaki’s highly anticipated posting process and free agency, the Dodgers knew the main pillars they wanted their courtship to be built upon.

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Throughout Sasaki’s highly anticipated and long-awaited posting process and free agency, the Dodgers knew the main pillars they wanted their courtship to be built upon:

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He suggested the film "splices abuse and glossy courtship in the big city to deeply dubious effects".

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