Today's Word "Obeisance"
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obeisance \o-BAY-sans, o-BEE-\ (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.
"While Randy's personal rule of always showing obeisance before those senior to him had kept him out of trouble, it also guaranteed that he would never rise above middle management."
Middle English obeisaunce, from Old French obeissance, from obeissant, present participle of obeir, to obey.
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