curtsey
Example Sentences
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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
“It was a mixture of a curtsey and a bow,” Svabek told Reuters on Tuesday, commenting on Kneissl’s gesture.
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
“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
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