OBEISANCE


Meaning of OBEISANCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ oʊbeɪsəns ]

( obeisances)

1.

Obeisance to someone or something is great respect shown for them. ( FORMAL )

While he was still young and strong all paid obeisance to him.

N-UNCOUNT : usu N to n

2.

An obeisance is a physical gesture, especially a bow, that you make in order to show your respect for someone or something. ( FORMAL )

One by one they came forward, mumbled grudging words of welcome, made awkward obeisances.

N-VAR

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