homage

The definition of homage is a public show of respect or honor to someone.

(noun)

An example of homage is publicly promoting and congratulating someone.

See homage in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Historical
1. a public avowal of allegiance by a vassal to his lord
2. an act done or thing given to show the relationship between lord and vassal
anything given or done to show reverence, honor, or respect: usually with do or pay: to pay homage to a hero

Origin: ME < OFr hommage < ML hominaticum, vassal's service, homage < L homo, a man: see homo

See homage in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Ceremonial acknowledgment by a vassal of allegiance to his lord under feudal law.
Special honor or respect shown or expressed publicly. See Synonyms at honor.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , probably from omne, homme, man

Origin: , from Latin homō, homin-; see dhghem- in Indo-European roots

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