homage
- Noun. (historical) In feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to honor his or her lord's rights.
- Noun. A demonstration of respect, such as towards an individual after their retirement or death.
- Noun. An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style. (This is a recent borrowing from French usage, and is often pronounced /oʊˈmɒːʒ/; see hommage, which preserves the French spelling.).
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