Definition of "civilities" [civilities]

• Plural form of civility. (noun)

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• "Accordingly they pushed on, and in due time slept at Berwick, receiving civilities from the English governor that chafed Patrick's blood, which became inflammable as soon as he neared the Border; and rising early the next morning, they passed the gates, and were on Scottish ground once more, their hearts bounding at the sense that it was their own land, and would soon be no more a land of misrule."
• "He received civilities from the English ambassador, Lord Scudamore, who at his request gave him an introduction to Grotius."
• "We have just taken chocolate, and, amidst a profusion of bows and civilities from the landlord, are preparing to set off for Mexico."