Court guide

A book of reference; a directory to the addre es and official appointments of the nobility, and upper cla es of society. Court-hand, n. The style of handwriting used in records and judicial proceedings. "He can make obligations, and write court - hand."-Shaks. Court Hill, in Alabama , a post-office of Clay co, Court-house, n . A house appropriated to courts of law and public meetings. Courtier, ( kõrt'yur ,) n. A person who attends and frequents courts; one engaged in the service of royalty. "You know I am no courtier , nor versed in state-affairs." Bacon . -One who courts or solicits favors; a person of courtly manners; a refined flatterer. "Courtiers of beauteous freedom."-Shaks.