Definition of the word obeisance

Pronunciation of vocabulary obeisance

obeisancenoun

sự tôn kính

/əʊˈbeɪsns//əʊˈbiːsns/

Origin of the word obeisance

The word "obeisance" is derived from the Old French word "obissance" meaning "submission" or "homage." In the Middle Ages, feudal lords required their subjects to show obedience and loyalty in various rituals, such as kneeling and touching the ground with their hands, as a sign of fealty. This gesture became known as obeisance in English, which literally translates to "giving that which is owed" or "showing respect through submission." Over time, the meaning of the word has expanded to include acts of reverence and deference towards authority, including to higher powers such as God or important figures in society.

Vocabulary summary obeisance

typenoun

meaningbow (to show respect, submission)

meaningreverence, veneration

exampleto do (make, pay) obeisance

Example of vocabulary obeisancenamespace

meaning

respect for somebody/something; the quality of being willing to obey somebody

sự tôn trọng đối với ai đó/cái gì đó; phẩm chất sẵn sàng tuân theo ai đó

  • to make/pay obeisance to somebody

    để làm/trả ơn ai đó

  • The general commands absolute obeisance.

    Vị tướng này ra lệnh phải tuân lệnh tuyệt đối.

meaning

the act of bending your head or the upper part of your body in order to show respect for somebody/something

hành động cúi đầu hoặc phần thân trên của bạn để thể hiện sự tôn trọng đối với ai đó/cái gì đó

  • to make a deep/low obeisance

    thực hiện một sự cúi mình sâu/thấp

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary obeisance

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