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Courtship

Scope note

Endeavors to gain the attention, favor, or affection of another being, usually with the intent of establishing a relationship of further intimacy or marriage; the period during which such activities take place.

This term has 8 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Motif
Activity
Concept

Getty AAT term number

3000250452

Broader Terms used

<personal life events>

Term used for

courting
wooing

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

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