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kowtowed
We have found lemma(root) word of kowtowed : kowtow.
Definitions
[ˌkaʊˈtaʊ], (Verb)
Definitions:
- act in an excessively subservient manner
(e.g: she didn't have to kowtow to a boss)
- kneel and touch the ground with the forehead in worship or submission as part of Chinese custom
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Origin
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early 19th century: from Chinese kētóu, from kē ‘knock’ + tóu ‘head’
[ˌkaʊˈtaʊ], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an act of kowtowing as part of Chinese custom
Phrases:
Origin
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early 19th century: from Chinese kētóu, from kē ‘knock’ + tóu ‘head’
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