OBEISANCE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
the act of obeying
Example: dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "obeisance" comes from Latin oboedire. It started in Old French obeissance. Then it appeared in Middle English obeisaunce.
🔗 Related Words
obedience – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Words that pass through many languages often accumulate layers of meaning from each culture.