nonce-wd. Obs. [f. COURT sb.1 + -ISM.] The practice or manner of the court.
1652. Benlowes, Theoph., XI. lix. 200.
| | Thou, inconsid’rate Flash, spend’st pretious Dayes |
| In Dances, Banquets, Courtisms, Playes, |
| To gain the Shade of Joy, which, soon as gaind, decayes. |
