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Genuflexion

The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia

A temporary bending of the knee as distinguished from actual kneeling; usually made towards the Altar as the symbol of Christ's Presence.

Bibliography Information
Miller, William James. Entry for 'Genuflexion'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​acd/​g/genuflexion.html. 1901.