单词 | obeisance |
释义 | obeisance —obeisant, adj. —obeisantly, adv. /oh bay"seuhns, oh bee"-/, n. 1. a movement of the body expressing deep respect or deferential courtesy, as before a superior; a bow, curtsy, or other similar gesture. 2. deference or homage: The nobles gave obeisance to the new king. [1325-75; ME obeisaunce < MF obeissance, deriv. of OF obeissant, prp. of obeir to OBEY; see -ANCE] |
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