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Genuflect

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scrapeverb(ambitransitive) To draw (an object, especially a sharp or angular one), along (something) while exerting pressure.
kowtowverb(figuratively) To grovel, act in a very submissive manner; to show obeisance to (someone or something) in such a manner; to bow.

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kowtowverb(figuratively) To grovel, act in a very submissive manner; to show obeisance to (someone or something) in such a manner; to bow.
scrapeverb(ambitransitive) To draw (an object, especially a sharp or angular one), along (something) while exerting pressure.
kneelverb(intransitive) To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position.
kneeleverbObsolete form of kneel. [(intransitive) To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position.]
obleegeverb(archaic, nonstandard) To oblige.
homagenoun(countable, uncountable) A demonstration of respect, as towards a person after his or her retirement or death.
thignoun(ambitransitive, Scotland) To beg, borrow; cadge.
dance attendanceverb(archaic, idiomatic) To wait obsequiously (on or upon someone).
imbowverbObsolete form of embow. [(archaic, ambitransitive) To bend like a bow; to curve.]
intercessionate
obtest(archaic, ambitransitive) To implore, beseech, plead, beg.
vesturenounA covering of, or like, clothing.
oblatenoun(Roman Catholicism) A person dedicated to a life of religion or monasticism, especially a member of an order without religious vows or a lay member of a religious community.
obeyethverb(archaic) third-person singular present simple form of obey
maundnounA wicker basket.
stoupnounA receptacle for holy water, especially a basin set at the entrance of a church.
lacqueynounArchaic form of lackey. [A footman, a liveried male servant.]
bow down before the porcelain godverb(idiomatic, humorous) Synonym of worship the porcelain god (“to vomit into a toilet bowl”).
prayverb(religion) To direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.
salutenounAn utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, (now especially) a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions.

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