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etiquette

Verified French in English Society & ideas
étiquette
etiquette

Definition

The customary rules of polite behaviour.

From French étiquette.

Merriam-Webster records 1737 for this headword. The date refers to the dictionary’s recorded sense, which may differ from the meaning illustrated here. See the dictionary entry.

Example of use

The guide explained the etiquette of formal dining.

Historical attestation

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/etiquette

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