Definitions for obeisanceoʊˈbeɪ səns, oʊˈbi-
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
o•bei•sanceoʊˈbeɪ səns, oʊˈbi-(n.)
a movement of the body, as a bow or curtsy, expressing deep respect or deferential courtesy.
deference; homage.
Origin of obeisance:
1325–75; ME < MF
o•bei′sant(adj.)
Princeton's WordNet
bow, bowing, obeisance(noun)
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
obedience, obeisance(noun)
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
Wiktionary
obeisance(Noun)
Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply.
obeisance(Noun)
An obedient attitude.
Origin: obeisaunce, from obeïssance, derived from obeïssant, participle of obeïr, from Latin oboedire, obedire; ob- + audire.
Webster Dictionary
Obeisance(noun)
obedience
Obeisance(noun)
a manifestation of obedience; an expression of difference or respect; homage; a bow; a courtesy
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