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Refined Rituals of Victorian Politesse
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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  • 1. To conceal feelings or intentions, a subtle social maneuver
  • 2. Tiny gestures or small dances in polite Victorian ballrooms
  • 3. Formal rules governing social conduct, derived from diplomatic origins
  • 4. Social guardian ensuring propriety at outings with young ladies
  • 5. Precursor to modern postcards, often used to send social regards
  • 7. Title of a noblewoman often setting strict decorum at gatherings
  • 11. To host guests properly in Victorian parlors, often involving cards
  • 13. Victorian decorative apron or overgarment, symbolizing decorum
  • 18. Art of persuasive and elegant speech highly prized in salons
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  • 6. To captivate attention with poise upon appearing in a room
  • 8. Showing courteous respect, especially toward social superiors
  • 9. Where young ladies copied penmanship and polite forms by hand
  • 10. Quality signifying aristocratic refinement and polished behavior
  • 12. Traits and demeanor cultivated as the ideal for Victorian ladies
  • 14. Deep respect often shown to elders or dignitaries in company
  • 15. Judicious restraint in speech or conduct, key to reputation
  • 16. A traditional gesture of respect, but spelled with a silent twist
  • 17. Formal act of greeting, sometimes involving quite precise bows
  • 19. Light social exchange masking intent or smoothing conversation
  • 20. Part of attire or gesture framing a formal Victorian bow

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