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Victorian Parlor Protocol and Politesse
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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  • 1. Pertaining to flower language used in secret courtship
  • 2. Codified rituals governing social interactions in elite circles
  • 3. Ornamental mantle often donned at parlor visits
  • 4. Nuanced distinctions in rank and greeting forms
  • 8. Formal permission to engage or enter social spaces
  • 12. Captivating with allure expected in genteel gatherings
  • 14. Transom window above doors, often signaling discreet messages
  • 16. Guardian ensuring propriety in unmarried ladies’ outings
  • 17. Refined integration of conversational topics within parlor talk
  • 20. Describes fleeting impressions in social coyness
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  • 5. Politeness considered the fabric of Victorian interaction
  • 6. Marked by the polished comportment of a Victorian male of standing
  • 7. Secluded space for discrete courtship conversations
  • 9. Legal mechanism preserving landed estate succession
  • 10. Reception room showcasing status and hospitality
  • 11. Formal expression of sympathy after bereavement
  • 13. One who meticulously records correspondence or invitations
  • 15. Traditional feminine gesture conveying respectful deference
  • 18. Elegant dance embodying social grace
  • 19. Respectful submission to social hierarchy

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