devoirs

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Yea, for mine," Polly answered; "or else for M. de la Motte's, who came in to pay his devoirs to her, for the first time, I take it, since her lord's death.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.

Zulka, having made his devoirs to the sovereign, now approached his friend.

From Trusia A Princess of Krovitch by Brinton, Davis

I have another engagement this evening, but I could not deny myself the pleasure of paying my devoirs to you in passing.

From Jessamine A Novel by Harland, Marion

He wanted to come up here and pay his devoirs to you, but I evaded the honour.

From A Daughter of the Vine by Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn

The old gentleman drew the marquis away before he had had time to pay his devoirs to Julie, who had shrunk at his approach into the background, and left the little group to themselves.

From The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 by Various