Kotow

Definition of Kotow

Ko`tow´

n.	1.	The prostration made by mandarins and others to their superiors, either as homage or worship, by knocking the forehead on the ground; a kowtow. There are degrees in the rite, the highest being expressed by three knockings.
v. i.	1.	To perform the kotow. Now usually spelled kowtow. [imp. & p. p. Kotowed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Kotowing.]

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