O*bei"sance (?), n. [F. ob'eissance obedience, fr. ob'eissant. See Obey, and cf. Obedience, Abaisance.]
1.
Obedience.
[Obs.]
Chaucer.
2.
A manifestation of obedience; an expression of difference or respect; homage; a bow; a courtesy.
Bathsheba bowed and did obeisance unto the king.
1 Kings i. 16.
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