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homage definition

hom·age (häm′ij, äm′-)

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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Something that shows respect or affirms the worth or influence of another.

Posted by Taryne 34 days ago.

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