courtship

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

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