(~s)
1.
Obeisance to someone or something is great respect shown for them. (FORMAL)
While he was still young and strong all paid ~ to him.
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2.
An ~ 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 ~s.
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