obeisances

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plural of obeisance
obeisance
Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by a bow

Open here I flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter, / In there stepped a stately raven of the saintly days of yore; / Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he; / But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door — / Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door — / Perched, and sat, and nothing more.

obeisance
An obedient attitude
obeisance
{n} an act of reverance, bow, courtesy
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Obedience
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abaisance
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An obeisance is a physical gesture, especially a bow, that you make in order to show your respect for someone or something. One by one they came forward, mumbled grudging words of welcome, made awkward obeisances. respect and obedience to someone or something, often shown by bending your head or the upper part of your body make/pay obeisance (to sb/sth) (obeir; OBEY)
obeisance
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
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A manifestation of obedience; an expression of difference or respect; homage; a bow; a courtesy
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Obeisance to someone or something is great respect shown for them. While he was still young and strong all paid obeisance to him
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Taking a bow, to show an obedient attitude
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bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame
obeisance
{i} gesture of respect and deep reverence; reverent behavior
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