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< obedient

obeli >

o·bei·sance

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NOUN:

A gesture or movement of the body, such as a curtsy, that expresses deference or homage.
An attitude of deference or homage.

ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English obeisaunce, from Old French obeissance, from obeissant, present participle of obeir, to obey ; see obey

OTHER FORMS:
o·beisant (Adjective)

Thesaurus: synonyms for obeisance

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