noun
words of gratitude
Only when written 礼言
Obsolete term for expressing thanks. Restricted to the kanji form 礼言.
古文書には「礼言を述べる」という表現が見られる。
In old documents, the expression 'to offer words of gratitude' can be found.
noun
Only when written 礼事
Obsolete term for proper behavior or etiquette. Restricted to the kanji form 礼事.
江戸時代の文献に「礼事をわきまえる」という用例がある。
In Edo-period texts, there is an example like 'to know proper etiquette'.
The exact derivation is uncertain. The kanji 礼 (thanks, etiquette) combined with 事 (thing) or 言 (word) suggest meanings related to gratitude or manners, but the reading いやごと is irregular and its origin is unclear.