Curtseys [noun]

The first curtsey I remember receiving, except of course in the stately ceremonies of the dance.

She made me a profound and graceful curtsey—feminine homage to my budding manhood.

She would not see the offered hand, but swept onwards with a cold curtsey, stopping just a moment to speak to her husband.

Another curtsey, and the countess-dowager fanned herself, and sailed towards the fireplace.

The girl dropped a quick curtsey, and ran swiftly up the great stairway.

She would wait for another opportunity, when Stephen had not been delayed, and she made him a humorous curtsey.

He spoke leaning keenly forward; and she, with a curtsey of acquiescence, retired.

He expected after that to see Mabel drop a curtsey to the king.

And again with that graceful little curtsey of hers she went away, leaving him very puzzled.

On entering the room she made a low curtsey, placed her bundle on the floor, and sat down on the nearest chair, almost overcome.