obeisance

noun (obeisances)

«obeisance» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal, old use) A low bow or other sign of respect to someone important. tree →

In the lessons

a servant or visitor bows to a king or lord

Examples

He made a low obeisance to the queen. tree →
The old man gave an obeisance. tree →
Everyone paid obeisance to the king. tree →

Note

nothing for maths.

In Jewish tradition

In the Torah, people bow low to show respect to a ruler or elder, as Joseph's brothers do, not worship.

Interpretation. Tradition sees the brothers' bowing as the fulfillment of Joseph's early dreams.

Examples

And they said: 'Thy servant our father is well, he is yet alive.' And they bowed the head, and made obeisance. (Torah GEN.43.28, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «obeisance» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«obeisance» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «obeisance» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«obeisance» in the Judaism dictionary on Mova free.

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