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Courtship Definition & Meaning

courtship
noun
  1. a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage); "its was a brief and intense courtship"

"Courtship" in song lyrics

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  • "technology was cordless, a senseless courtship"
    Cannibal Ox — The F Word

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Frequently asked questions

What does courtship mean?
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage); "its was a brief and intense courtship"
What part of speech is courtship?
Courtship is a noun.

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