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1. obeisance

noun. ['oʊˈbeɪsəns'] the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person.

Etymology

  • obeisaunce (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • obeïssance (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

2. obeisance

noun. ['oʊˈbeɪsəns'] bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting.

Etymology

  • obeisaunce (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • obeïssance (Old French (842-ca. 1400))