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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.
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Obeisance
is an SAT word you need to know.
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| lukewarm; characterized by a lack of force or enthusiasm |
| to begin or to introduce into the knowledge of some art or subject |
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obeisance
late 14c., "act or fact of obeying," from O.Fr. obeissance "obedience," from obeissant, prp. of obeir "obey," from L. oboedire (see obey). Sense in Eng. alt. late 14c. to "bending or prostration of the body as a gesture of submission or respect" by confusion with abaisance.
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Easton
Bible Dictionary
Obeisance definition
homage or reverence to any one (Gen. 37:7; 43:28).
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