Definitions for obeisant
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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.)
Wiktionary
obeisant(Adjective)
courteously deferential and respectful.
Webster Dictionary
Obeisant(adj)
ready to obey; reverent; differential; also, servilely submissive
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