homage
homage definition
hom·age (häm′ij, äm′-)
noun
- Historical
- a public avowal of allegiance by a vassal to his lord
- 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
Etymology: ME < OFr hommage < ML hominaticum, vassal's service, homage < L homo, a man: see homo
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