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Definition of Kowtowing
1. kowtow [v] - See also: kowtow
Lexicographical Neighbors of Kowtowing
Literary usage of Kowtowing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Two Years in The Forbidden City by Der Ling (1911)
"Of course, we knew that this was an especial favor, and thanked her by kowtowing
before we commenced to eat. This kowtowing, or bowing our heads to the ..."
2. An Abridged Malay-English Dictionary (romanized) by Richard James Wilkinson (1908)
"... repeatedly kowtowing. sokom, smearing with paint or colouring ; clouded-white (as
a colour of a dog) ..."
3. The East of Asia Magazine (1903)
"All these envoys as well as those that came after found Europeans at the Chinese
Court who, in the matter of "kowtowing," might have served as an example to ..."
4. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1897)
"... 'assumed authorities,' engaged in 'pompous kowtowing to each other.' He, the
author, Mr. JT Goodman, announces himself as the 1 illiterate prolétaire ..."
5. The Monist by Hegeler Institute (1904)
"Remember that even earthly monarchs, if they become civilized, are disgusted with
the kowtowing of their subjects. My view of worship is, briefly stated, ..."
6. China: Its History, Arts and Literature by Frank Brinkley (1902)
"... found himself involved in the old dispute which had caused the failure of one
of his predecessors, the dispute about kowtowing^ to the Emperor. ..."
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