uncourtly
Example Sentences
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In an uncourtly age, good manners can seem eccentric.
From New York Times ● Feb. 19, 2016
The Duke simulated his profound regret, but when Louis' back was turned made a most unprincely and most uncourtly grimace at his royal uncle, which set them all a-laughing.
From The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV by C. M. (Charles Mark) Relyea
While he regretted the idolatry of Jezebel, he may have censured what would be called the uncourtly intolerance or the bigoted zeal of the prophets, who uttered such denunciations and threatenings against the reigning family.
From Notable Women of Olden Time by Anonymous
The clergy inveighed against the union; and they were supported in their complaints by Lanfranc, then resident at Bec, whose remonstrances were so uncourtly and strenuous, that the duke banished him from the province.
From Account of a Tour in Normandy, Volume 2 by Dawson Turner
One of these new and uncourtly men excited laughter by affecting a princely state and splendour of demeanour and equipage.
From The History of Napoleon Buonaparte by J. G. (John Gibson) Lockhart
