Associations to the word «Duteous»

Wiktionary

DUTEOUS, adjective. (archaic) dutiful
DUTEOUS, adjective. (archaic) Obsequious; submissively obedient.

Dictionary definition

DUTEOUS, adjective. Willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect; "a dutiful child"; "a dutiful citizen"; "Patient Griselda was a chaste and duteous wife";.

Wise words

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