Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Kotow"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Kotow \Ko*tow"\, n. [Chinese, knock head.]
The prostration made by mandarins and others to their
superiors, either as homage or worship, by knocking the
forehead on the ground. There are degrees in the rite, the
highest being expressed by three knockings. [China]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Kotow \Ko*tow"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Kotowed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Kotowing}.]
To perform the kotow.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
kotow
n : a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the
forehead as a sign of respect or submission [syn: {kowtow}]
v : tray to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always
kowtowing to his boss" [syn: {fawn}, {toady}, {truckle},
{bootlick}, {kowtow}, {suck up}]
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