Sekirov Dictionary

homage

UK /ˈhɒmɪd͡ʒ/US /(h)oʊˈmɑʒ/

noun 3
verb 2
forms 3
phrases 1

noun3

•
A demonstration of respect, as towards a person after his or her retirement or death.
- I sought no homage from the Race that vvrite; / I kept, like Asian Monarchs, from their sight: […] — 1735
•
An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style.
- He likes to tell people that it's a Hitchcockian thriller, but that's kind of like saying Happy Gilmore is a homage to Woody Allen. — 2002
•
(historical) In feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to honor his or her lord's rights.
- We'll do thee homage, and be rul'd by thee, / Love thee as our commander and our king. — 1590

verb2

(no longer used) To pay reverence to by external action.
•
(no longer used) To cause to pay homage.
- The Austrian Crowns and Romes seven Hills she shook; >br>To her great Neptune Homag'd all his Streams — 1641

forms

homaged · homaging · homages

Phrases with homage

pay homage to
to show honor or respect to; to honor; to do, make or pay obeisance to

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