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homage (noun):
1a: 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 due from a vassal to a feudal lord
2a: expression of high regard : respect
b: something that shows respect or attests to the worth or influence of another : tribute
Source : Merriam -Webster
Etymology : In medieval times, a person could officially become a vassal of a king or lord by publicly announcing allegiance to him in a formal ceremony. In that ritual, known as homage (from the Latin root homo-, meaning “man”), the subject (who was usually but not always a man) knelt and placed his hands between those of his lord, symbolically surrendering himself and putting himself at the lord’s disposal and under his jurisdiction. A bond was thus forged between the two; the vassal’s part was to revere and serve his lord, and the lord’s role was to protect and provide for the vassal and his family. The symbolism attached to the word proved irresistible, and homage quickly broadened to apply with the meaning “respect or honor” in a variety of contexts. Today, a singer can pay homage to someone who influenced their career, and a recipe can be an homage to a chef’s hometown.
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