noun

obeisance

Obeisance (noun) means Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude.

noun

Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude.

An obedient attitude.

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Etymology

From Middle English obeisaunce (“obedience, obeisance”), from Old French obeïssance, derived from obeïssant (“obedient”), participle of obeïr (“to obey”), from Latin oboediō, obēdiō; ob- (“to, for”) + audiō (“to hear”). Cognate with obedience.

Rhymes for obeisance

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of obeisance?

"obeisance" (noun) means demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude.

What are the different meanings of obeisance?

"obeisance" has 2 main meanings: 1. Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude; 2. An obedient attitude.