Definitions for obeisance

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obeisance o·bei·sance

Spelling: [oh-bey-suh ns, oh-bee-]

IPA: /oʊˈbeɪ səns, oʊˈbi-/

Obeisance is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 433 anagrams from letters in obeisance (abceeinos).

Definitions for obeisance

noun

1. a movement of the body expressing deep respect or deferential courtesy, as before a superior; a bow, curtsy, or other similar gesture.
2. deference or homage:

Origin of obeisance

1325-75; Middle English obeisaunce Middle French obeissance, derivative of Old French obeissant, present participle of obeir to obey; see -ance

Examples for obeisance

Pani rose and made an obeisance, and brought forward a chair.

To the Governor-General, however, the Sultan must do obeisance.

Taking the offered money, she made an obeisance, and withdrew.

The two stood before the throne and looked at Pharaoh, making no obeisance.

And when he made his obeisance to David, he inquired of him whence he came.

Your hostess will give her hand to you when you make your obeisance.

Sweeping the cavaliers' obeisance, gallantest of bows, they rode away.

As he spoke, he brought his wife before the King and she made an obeisance.

The sisters sang their hymn, made their obeisance, and departed.

Jacintha came in with the tonic in a glass, and retired with an obeisance.