Definitions for obeisances

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obeisances o·bei·sance

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

IPA: /oʊˈbeɪ səns, oʊˈbi-/

Obeisances is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 557 anagrams from letters in obeisances (abceeinoss).

Definitions for obeisances

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 obeisances

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

Examples for obeisances

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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