The troubadours were medieval lyrical poets whose school originated in Occitania. They sang of courtly love and gained disciples in northern France and Germany, where they were called minstrels.
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Courtly
/ˈkɔɹtli/
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He swept off his hat and made a deep courtly bow.
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The troubadours sang songs about courtly love.
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Corin: You have too courtly a wit for me; I’ll rest.
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