homage
A demonstration of respect, as towards a person after his or her retirement or death.
Other meanings
An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style.
In feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to honor his or her lord's rights.
Related words
- homager
- lip homage
- pay homage to
Word history
From Latin "homō" (a man, in Medieval Latin a vassal).
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “homage” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.