a. [ OE. cortais, corteis, cortois, rarely corteous, OF. corties, corteis, F. courtois. See Court. ] Of courtlike manners; pertaining to, or expressive of, courtesy; characterized by courtesy; civil; obliging; well bred; polite; affable; complaisant. [ 1913 Webster ]
A patient and courteous bearing. Prescott. [ 1913 Webster ]
His behavior toward his people is grave and courteous. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a courteous manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality of being courteous; politeness; courtesy. [ 1913 Webster ]