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Kotow

noun
(Also spelled kowtow)
1.
A former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission.  Synonym: kowtow.





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"Kotow" Quotes from Famous Books



... brow In a truly celestial bow, Saluted her father with filial grace, and made him the grand kotow. (For every child that's bright Knows well the rule that's right, That to knock your head on the ground nine times is the way ...
— Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) - Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales • Various


Words linked to "Kotow" :   obeisance, flatter, bow, curry favor, bowing, curry favour, court favour, fawn, truckle, court favor, blandish


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