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Genuflexion

noun
1.
The act of bending the knees in worship or reverence.  Synonym: genuflection.





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"Genuflexion" Quotes from Famous Books



... Low Churchman Mr. Lightowler protested against this processional pomp by a loud snort, which expression of opinion he repeated at any tendency to genuflexion on the part of the clergyman during the service, until the little girl turned round and gazed at him with large concerned eyes, as if she thought he must be either very ...
— The Giant's Robe • F. Anstey


Words linked to "Genuflexion" :   obeisance, genuflect, genuflection, bow, bowing


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