noun
obeisance
Obeisance (noun) means a show of submissiveness, especially through a deep bow; such a bow itself.
noun
1
A show of submissiveness, especially through a deep bow; such a bow itself.
2
A submissive or compliant manner.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English obeisaunce (“obedience, obeisance”), from Old French obeïssance, which derived from obeïssant (“obedient”), the participle of obeïr (“to obey”), from Latin oboediō, obēdiō — made up of ob- (“to, for”) and audiō (“to hear”). Cognate with obedience.
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What is the meaning of obeisance?
"obeisance" (noun) means a show of submissiveness, especially through a deep bow; such a bow itself.
What is another word for obeisance?
Other words for "obeisance" include obedience, bow, bowing.
What are the different meanings of obeisance?
"obeisance" has 2 main meanings: 1. A show of submissiveness, especially through a deep bow; such a bow itself; 2. A submissive or compliant manner.
