About The Word Punctilio
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Punctilio
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What's The Definition Of Punctilio?
[n] strict observance of formalities
[n] a fine point of etiquette or petty formality Synonyms | Synonyms for Punctilio: Related Terms | Find terms related to Punctilio: See Also | etiquette | honoring | observance Punctilio In Webster's Dictionary \Punc*til"io\ (p[u^][ng]k*t[i^]l"y[-o]), n.; pl.
{Punctilios} (-y[=o]z). [It. puntiglio, or Sp. puntillo, dim.
fr. L. punctum point. See {Point}, n.]
A nice point of exactness in conduct, ceremony, or
proceeding; particularity or exactness in forms; as, the
punctilios of a public ceremony.
They will not part with the least punctilio in their
opinions and practices. --Fuller.
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