politesse
The origin and history of politesse.
Etymology
Comes from French politesse, from Italian politezza, from polito, the past participle of pulire (“to clean”), from Latin polire, the present active infinitive form of poliō (“to polish”).
The origin and history of politesse.
Comes from French politesse, from Italian politezza, from polito, the past participle of pulire (“to clean”), from Latin polire, the present active infinitive form of poliō (“to polish”).
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