Cowtaw

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  • kowtow: kneel and touch the forehead to the ground in expression of deep respect, worship, or submission, as formerly done in China, especially before yje Emperor.
  • cow
  • taw: to convert (skin) into white leather by mineral tanning, as with alum and salt.
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