Obeisance

[O*bei·sance]

An obeisance is an act, usually physical, showing dutiful obedience. A supplicant might perform obeisance, touching his face to the ground, before humbly asking for help.

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Obedience.

Noun
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

Noun
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame


n.
Obedience.

n.
A manifestation of obedience; an expression of difference or respect; homage; a bow; a courtesy.


Obeisance

O*bei"sance , n. [F. ob'82issance obedience, fr. ob'82issant. See Obey, and cf. Obedience, Abaisance.] 1. Obedience. [Obs.] Chaucer. 2. A manifestation of obedience; an expression of difference or respect; homage; a bow; a courtesy.
Bathsheba bowed and did obeisance unto the king.

Obedience.

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The only business of the head in the world is to bow a ceaseless obeisance to the heart.

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