Kill-courtesy

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A rude person, obsolete

    "Pretty soul! she durst not lie / Near this lack-love, this kill-courtesy."

Example

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"Pretty soul! she durst not lie / Near this lack-love, this kill-courtesy."

Etymology

From kill + courtesy.

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