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noun
- 1. special honor or respect shown publicly: "they paid homage to the great poet by reciting his famous poems"
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1. a. : a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord. b. : the relationship between a feudal lord and his vassal. c. : an act done or payment made in meeting the obligations due from a vassal to a feudal lord. 2. a. : expression of high regard : respect. bowed in homage to the king. often used with pay.
HOMAGE definition: 1. deep respect and often praise shown for a person or god: 2. deep respect and often praise shown…. Learn more.
HOMAGE meaning: 1. deep respect and often praise shown for a person or god: 2. deep respect and often praise shown…. Learn more.
noun. respect or reverence paid or rendered: In his speech he paid homage to Washington and Jefferson. Synonyms: tribute, honor, obeisance, deference. Antonyms: irreverence. the formal public acknowledgment by which a feudal tenant or vassal declared himself to be the man or vassal of his lord, owing him fealty and service.
Jul 4, 2016 · noun. 1. a public show of respect or honour towards someone or something (esp in the phrases pay or do homage to) 2. (in feudal society) a. the act of respect and allegiance made by a vassal to his lord. See also fealty. b. something done in acknowledgment of vassalage.
Homage means great respect and honor, or something done to honor a person or thing. We pay homage to our ancestors and say prayers in homage to their memory. In Middle English, homage specifically referred to respect for and loyalty to a feudal lord.
homage (to somebody/something) something that is said or done to show respect for somebody. The kings of France paid homage to no one. He describes his book as ‘a homage to my father’. They stood in silent homage around the grave.
1. Formal acknowledgment by a vassal of allegiance to his lord under feudal law. 2. a. Special honor or respect shown or expressed publicly. See Synonyms at honor. b. Something created or done in honor, admiration, or celebration of someone or something: The concert was an homage to jazz of the 1930s.
to show your respect for someone, especially by praising them in public: Fans paid homage to the actress who died yesterday. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.
Homage Definition. A public avowal of allegiance by a vassal to his lord. Special honor or respect shown or expressed publicly. An act done or thing given to show the relationship between lord and vassal. Anything given or done to show reverence, honor, or respect. To pay homage to a fallen hero.
