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Courtly Definition & Meaning

courtly
adjective
  1. refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court; "a courtly gentleman"

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What does courtly mean?
refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court; "a courtly gentleman"
What part of speech is courtly?
Courtly is an adjective.

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