Meaning obeisance
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obeisancelate 14c., "act or fact of obeying," from Old French obeissance "obedience, service, feudal duty" (13c.), from obeissant, present participle of obeir "obey," from Latin o [..]
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obeisanceObeisancehomage or reverence to any one ( Genesis 37:7 ; 43:28 ).
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obeisancebow, courtesy, homage, respectful gesture
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obeisancehomage or reverence to any one (Gen. 37:7; 43:28).
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obeisanceA gesture of respect, like kneeling or bowing before a king.
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obeisance(n) bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting(n) the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
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obeisance
Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude.
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