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OBSEQUIOUSNESS

\ɒbsˈɛkwɪəsnəs], \ɒbsˈɛkwɪəsnəs], \ɒ_b_s_ˈɛ_k_w_ɪ__ə_s_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of OBSEQUIOUSNESS

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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abject or cringing submissiveness

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

abject or cringing submissiveness

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The quality of being obsequious.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Prompt obedience; servile submission.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. The state of being obsequious; ready obedience; servile submission.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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