Duteous
Pronunciation : Du"te*ous
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [From Duty.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913