politeful

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"Und be politeful!" the German boat-steerer added, his rough voice lifting across the water like a fog-horn.

The Lost Poacher 2010
"He does dot shust to be politeful to Mrs. Nelson," was Dutchy's quick retort.

THE UNEXPECTED 2010
Und you vood pe politeful, and say 'Yessir' and 'No sir.'

Chris Farrington, Able Seaman 2010
The extreme dissatisfaction of the public with this volume calls imperatively for a satisfactory conclusion to it, consequently a sequel is now presented in what the Australians call the most 'bloody dingo [6] politeful' manner.

The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No 3, September, 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy. Various
"Und be politeful!" the German boat-steerer added, his rough voice lifting across the water like a fog-horn.

The Lost Poacher 1922
Und you vood pe politeful, and say 'Yessir' and 'No sir.'

Chris Farrington, Able Seaman 1922
"He does dot shust to be politeful to Mrs. Nelson," was Dutchy's quick retort.

The Unexpected 1907
"He does dot shust to be politeful to Mrs. Nelson," was Dutchy's quick retort.

THE UNEXPECTED 1906
Und you vood pe politeful, und say 'Yessir!' und 'No sir!.'

Chris Farrington: Able Seaman 1901
"Und be politeful!" the German boat-steerer added, his rough voice lifting across the water like a fog-horn.

The Lost Poacher 1901