courts

n. 1. The act of paying court, with the intent to solicit a favor. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The act of wooing in love; solicitation of woman to marriage. [ 1913 Webster ]

This method of courtship, [ by which ] both sides are prepared for all the matrimonial adventures that are to follow. Goldsmith. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Courtliness; elegance of manners; courtesy. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Trim gallants, full of courtship and of state. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Court policy; the character of a courtier; artifice of a court; court-craft; finesse. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

She [ the Queen ] being composed of courtship and Popery. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]