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obeisance definition

obei·sance (ō bā′səns, -bē′-)

noun

  1. a gesture of respect or reverence, such as a bow or curtsy
  2. the attitude shown by this; homage; deference

Etymology: ME obeisaunce < OFr obeissance < obeissant, prp. of obeir, obey

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