n. [ F. obéissance obedience, fr. obéissant. See Obey, and cf. Obedience, Abaisance. ] 1. Obedience. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Deference or homage, or an expression of deference or respect; a bow; a curtsy. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
Bathsheba bowed and did obeisance unto the king. 1 Kings i. 16. [ 1913 Webster ]