homage \AH-mij\ noun 1: something done or given as an
acknowledgement of a vassal's duty to his lord 2a : respect
b : tribute
EXAMPLES One scene in the movie was clearly the
director's homage to his mentor and idol.
"Click through the slideshow to preview Fili’s homage to Italian typography, including elegant signs for trattorias, … cinemas, and more." — Erica Schwiegershausen, New York Magazine, September 17, 2014
"Click through the slideshow to preview Fili’s homage to Italian typography, including elegant signs for trattorias, … cinemas, and more." — Erica Schwiegershausen, New York Magazine, September 17, 2014
DID YOU KNOW? The root of homage is homo-,
the Latin root meaning "man." In medieval times, a king's male
subject could officially become the king's "man" by publicly
announcing allegiance to the monarch in a formal ceremony. In that ritual,
known as homage, the subject 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 the vassal and his family. Over time, homage was
extended from the ceremony to the acts of duty and respect done for the lord,
and eventually to any respectful act or tribute.
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