Courtesy
/ˈkɜːr.tə.si/noun
Polite, considerate, or respectful behavior toward others.
Did you know?Courtesy entered English through the world of kings and courts, and its deeper history is tied to the idea of courtly behavior rather than simple politeness.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ḱers-
“to run”
Latin
Latin
currere
“to run”
Old French
OF
corteis
“courteous, courtly”
Middle English
English
curteisie
“courtesy, courtly manners”
Modern English
English
courtesy
“polite, considerate behavior”
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