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Refined Codes of Victorian Decorum is a hard crossword puzzle with 18 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.

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Refined Codes of Victorian Decorum
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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  • 1. Formal greeting, often a bow or a tip of the hat
  • 2. Gentleman escort bound by strict chivalric comportment
  • 3. Accessory holding the all-important calling cards
  • 4. Half-glove worn as a paradoxical signal of modesty and flair
  • 5. Officially permitted behaviors, often rigid and unyielding
  • 9. Accompanying party that must maintain impeccable decorum
  • 12. Sudden twitter of handkerchief exchanges during a calling card visit
  • 13. Unwritten decrees dictating status and comportment discreetly observed
  • 15. Noble style of address, demanding grace under scrutiny
  • 17. Entry allowed only by invitation or strict social sanction
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  • 6. Daytime attire demanding precise formality for social calls
  • 7. The subtle art of avoiding overshadowing one’s social superiors
  • 8. Funereal rites where somber conduct is strictly prescribed
  • 10. A refined inclination especially towards subtle conversational arts
  • 11. Privileges a gentleman reserves, including the right hand usage
  • 14. A lady’s formal dip, signaling deference beneath the bonnet
  • 16. Wood symbolizing the parlor’s somber yet dignified ambiance
  • 18. Reception room where social rank and subtle gestures intertwine
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