obeisance

English

/oʊˈbeɪsəns/

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

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English obeisaunce (obedience, obeisance) derived from Old French obeïssance, obeissance derived from Latin oboedire.

Origin

Latin

oboedire

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