Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun plural Socially correct behavior; manners.
- noun plural The way one acts; conduct.
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bilby commented on the word p's and q's
I have to duck out for a while. Could someone please mind these for me?
July 5, 2008
Prolagus commented on the word p's and q's
Ha!
(Your pease and queues, maybe?)
July 5, 2008
asativum commented on the word p's and q's
Please excuse?
July 5, 2008
chained_bear commented on the word p's and q's
See also mind your Ps and Qs.
July 7, 2008