homage
noun/ˈhɒmɪdʒ/, /ɒˈmɑːʒ/
/ˈhɑːmɪdʒ/, /əʊˈmɑːʒ/
[uncountable, countable, usually singular] (formal)- 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.
Word OriginMiddle English: Old French, from medieval Latin hominaticum, from Latin homo, homin- ‘man’ (the original use of the word denoted the ceremony by which a vassal declared himself to be his lord's “man”).Want to learn more?
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