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curtsy
noun
verb
bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
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noun
bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
verb
make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect
“She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand”
verb
bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting
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She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand
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