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| o·bei·sance [ ō báyss'nss, ə báyss'nss ] (plural o·bei·sanc·es) |
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1. respectful gesture: a gesture of respect or deference, e.g. a bow of the head
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2. respectful behavior: the attitude or behavior of somebody who pays respect or homage to somebody or something
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| [14th century. < Old French< obeir (see obey)] |
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