duteous

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Exception 3.—Final y is sometimes changed into e: as, duty + ous = duteous; beauty + ous = beauteous.

From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton

He spoke: high Jove assenting bow'd the head, And floating clouds of nectar'd fragrance shed: Then, lowly bending to th' Eternal Sire, Each in his duteous rank, the gods retire.

From The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem by Camões, Luís de

The watchman of the seas leaves not the coast, duteous in his lonely cares; while Beowulf, with his companions, marches onwards.

From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Disraeli, Isaac

Had he known no change, my affections would have centered in him; that is, I should have passed through life a duteous and observant partner of his cares and pleasures.

From The Sylph, Volume I and II by Cavendish, Georgiana

Mild, passive, duteous, and innocent: I may lead my life just as I please; and she, dear creature! will have no idea but that I am a very good husband!

From The Sylph, Volume I and II by Cavendish, Georgiana