curtesy

Questions

What does curtesy mean?

The tenure that a man is entitled to over the property of his deceased wife if there is a child who could inherit it.

Where does curtesy come from?

A variant of courtesy with a specialised sense.

How to pronounce curtesy

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “curtesy”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “curtesy” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.