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n. - A former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission v. - Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering.

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  • In view of the surprise, laughter, and criticism of Europe, the Emperor modified his demand for the "kotow" to its symbolic performance by three deep bows.
  • It then transpired that the delay was caused by the Emperor's having suddenly intimated that he expected Prince Chun to make thrice to him, as he sat on his throne at Potsdam,...
  • Only on one occasion in the reign has an action of the Emperor's afforded ground for the suspicion that he was for a moment filled with the spirit of the Byzantine emperors --...
  • "I can't see why I should kotow to him, or what further harm he can do," said the candidate, but he deferred to Bowers's judgment.
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