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obeisance: Meaning and Definition of
o•bei•sance
Pronunciation: (?-b?'suns, ?-b?'-), [key] ? n.
- a movement of the body expressing deep respect or deferential courtesy, as before a superior; a bow, curtsy, or other similar gesture.
- deference or homage: The nobles gave obeisance to the new king.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.