curtsey
Example Sentences
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The duchess came out to show Meghan how to curtsey and address the Queen.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2023
“Americans will understand this. We have Medieval Times, dinner and tournament,” she says, breaking into a giggle as she re-creates a dramatic curtsey reminiscent of an overzealous Ren Faire performer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2022
Whether it was a bow or a curtsey, though, cut little ice with sections of the Austrian media.
From Reuters ● Aug. 21, 2018
“John the Baptist’s head in a charger, if you please, sir,” said she, dropping a curtsey.
From Slate ● Apr. 29, 2018
“Good night to you,” said Sir Ector affably, when the old lady recovered herself enough to drop him a curtsey.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
