curtsey

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“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

A formal curtsey is a major element of Viennese ballroom etiquette, said Roman Svabek, owner of the dancing school that for the past ten years has organized the famous Vienna Opera Ball.

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

“When you first meet the queen,” she instructed, “following a deep curtsey, you say ‘Your Majesty,’ and subsequently you refer to her as ‘Ma’am.’

From Washington Times • May 7, 2017

Almost like a curtsey, almost like a tiny dance.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss