kowtow
The origin and history of kowtow.
Etymology
From Cantonese 叩頭 (kau tau), literally "knock head" — referring to the forehead striking the ground.
The origin and history of kowtow.
From Cantonese 叩頭 (kau tau), literally "knock head" — referring to the forehead striking the ground.
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