duteously

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duteously - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Duteous \Du"te*ous\, a. [From Duty.]
     1. Fulfilling duty; dutiful; having the sentiments due to a
        superior, or to one to whom respect or service is owed;
        obedient; as, a duteous son or daughter.
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     2. Subservient; obsequious.
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              Duteous to the vices of thy mistress. --Shak.
        -- Du"te*ous*ly, adv. -- Du"te*ous*ness, n.
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