Definition of OBEISANCE

obeisance

Meanings

Plural: obeisances

Noun

  • bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
  • the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
  • Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude.
  • An obedient attitude.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English obeisaunce (“obedience, obeisance”), from Old French obeïssance, derived from obeïssant (“obedient”), participle of obeïr (“to obey”), from Latin oboedire, obedire; ob- (“to, for”) + audire (“to hear”). Cognate with obedience.

Synonyms

bow, bowing, obedience

Antonyms

disobedience

Scrabble Score: 13

obeisance is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
obeisance is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
obeisance is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

obeisance is a valid Words With Friends word