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Obeisance Definition & Meaning

obeisance
noun
  1. bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
  2. the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

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Frequently asked questions

What does obeisance mean?
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
What part of speech is obeisance?
Obeisance is a noun.
How many definitions does obeisance have?
Obeisance has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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