About The Word Devoir
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Devoir
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What's The Definition Of Devoir?
[n] formal expression of respect
Synonyms | Synonyms for Devoir: Related Terms | Find terms related to Devoir: See Also | civility | politeness Devoir In Webster's Dictionary \De*voir"\, n. [F., fr. L. debere to owe. See {Due}.]
Duty; service owed; hence, due act of civility or respect; --
now usually in the plural; as, they paid their devoirs to the
ladies. ``Do now your devoid, young knights!'' --Chaucer.
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