Associations to the word «Homage»

Wiktionary

HOMAGE, noun. (historical) In feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to honor his or her lord's rights.
HOMAGE, noun. A demonstration of respect, such as towards an individual after their retirement or death
HOMAGE, noun. An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style. Recently, the pronunciation /oʊˈmɒːʒ/ has been introduced from French for this usage; see hommage, which preserves the French spelling.
HOMAGE, verb. (obsolete) To pay reverence to by external action.
HOMAGE, verb. (obsolete) To cause to pay homage.

Dictionary definition

HOMAGE, noun. Respectful deference; "pay court to the emperor".

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope