First Known Use: 14th century
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homage
noun hom·age \ˈä-mij, ˈhä-\
: respect or honor
: something that is done to honor someone or something
Full Definition of HOMAGE
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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 of vassalage
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Origin of HOMAGE
Middle English, from Anglo-French homage, omage, from home man, vassal, from Latin homin-, homo human being; akin to Old English guma human being, Latin humus earth — more at humble
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Synonym Discussion of HOMAGE
honor, homage, reverence, deference mean respect and esteem shown to another. honor may apply to the recognition of one's right to great respect or to any expression of such recognition <the nomination is an honor>. homage adds the implication of accompanying praise <paying homage to Shakespeare>. reverence implies profound respect mingled with love, devotion, or awe <great reverence for my father>. deference implies a yielding or submitting to another's judgment or preference out of respect or reverence <showed no deference to their elders>.
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HOMAGE Defined for Kids
homage
noun hom·age \ˈä-mij, ˈhä-\
Definition of HOMAGE for Kids
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: a feudal ceremony in which a person pledges loyalty to a lord and becomes a vassal
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: 1respect 1 <We paid homage to our ancestors.>
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