n.
Pronunciation: ' ä-mij, ' hä-
Function: noun
Etymology: 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
Date: 14th century
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 of vassalage
2 a : expression of high regard : RESPECT ― often used with pay b : something that shows respect or attests to the worth or influence of another : TRIBUTE <his long life filled with international homage s to his unique musical talent ― People >
synonyms see HONOR