Definition for UR-BAN'I-TY

UR-BAN'I-TY, n. [Fr. urbanité; L. urbanitas, from urbs, a city.]

  1. That civility or courtesy of manners which is acquired by associating with well bred people; politeness; polished manners. Dryden. Brown.
  2. Facetiousness. L'Estrange.

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