Du"te*ous (?), a. [From Duty.]
1. Fulfilling duty; dutiful; having the
sentiments due to a superior, or to one to whom respect or service is
owed; obedient; as, a duteous son or daughter.
2. Subservient; obsequious.
Duteous to the vices of thy
mistress.
Shak.
-- Du"te*ous*ly, adv. --
Du"te*ous*ness, n.