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courtship


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Art & Architecture Thesaurus

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courtship

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Endeavors to gain the attention, favor, or affection of another being, usually with the intent of establishing a relationship of further intimacy or marriage; the period during which such activities take place.

Variations

wooing

courting

courting

wooing

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