noun

1. 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
2. anything given or done to show reverence, honor, or respect: usually with do or pay to pay homage to a hero

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