"curtesy" meaning in All languages combined

See curtesy on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: A variant of courtesy with a specialised sense. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} curtesy (uncountable)
  1. The tenure that a man is entitled to over the property of his deceased wife if there is a child who could inherit it. Wikidata QID: Q111824279 Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-curtesy-en-noun-en:Q111824279 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

Noun [Middle English]

Head templates: {{head|enm|noun|altform=1}} curtesy
  1. alternative form of curteisie Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: curteisie
    Sense id: en-curtesy-enm-noun-tgEJyM6q Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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