Definition of courtship Courtship

/kɔˈɹʧɪˌp/ - [korchip] - court•ship

We found 11 definitions of courtship from 5 different sources.

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What does courtship mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: courtships

courtship - 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"
  wooing, courting, suit
  entreaty, appeal, prayer earnest or urgent request; "an entreaty to stop the fighting"; "an appeal for help"; "an appeal to the public to keep calm"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • courtship (Noun)
    The act of paying court, with the intent to solicit a favor.
  • courtship (Noun)
    The act of wooing in love; solicitation of woman to marriage.
  • courtship (Noun)
    Courtliness; elegance of manners; courtesy.
  • courtship (Noun)
    Court policy; the character of a courtier; artifice of a court; court-craft; finesse.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • courtship (n.)
    The act of paying court, with the intent to solicit a favor.
  • courtship (n.)
    The act of wooing in love; solicitation of woman to marriage.
  • courtship (n.)
    Courtliness; elegance of manners; courtesy.
  • courtship (n.)
    Court policy; the character of a courtier; artifice of a court; court-craft; finesse.

Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary 📗

  • courtship
    Men dream in courtship but in wedlock wake.

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