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homage
[ hom-ij, om-; oh-mahzh ]
noun
- respect or reverence paid or rendered:
In his speech he paid homage to Washington and Jefferson.
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- 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.
- the relation thus established of a vassal to his lord.
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- something done or given in acknowledgment or consideration of the worth of another:
a Festschrift presented as an homage to a great teacher.
homage
/ ˈɒɪ /
noun
- a public show of respect or honour towards someone or something (esp in the phrases pay or do homage to )
- in feudal society
- the act of respect and allegiance made by a vassal to his lord See also fealty
- something done in acknowledgment of vassalage
verb
- archaic.to render homage to
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of homage1
Example Sentences
For the music, I thought: How can I make this an homage to Eddie?
Clad simply in white, he bore a new name which paid homage to St Francis of Assisi, the 13th Century preacher and animal lover.
The painter said she was forever in awe of how women supported other women in times of crisis, and she described how her work paid "homage" to their "strength and grace".
Junior H made one final lap around the mega stage, making eye contact with every screaming individual and paying homage to his musical roots.
The Chelsea Pensioners, retired British Army veterans, live at the Royal Hospital in London and have helped shape the design, which includes a homage to their scarlet uniforms.
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