Definition of homage

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of homage is as below...

Homage (n.) A symbolical acknowledgment made by a feudal tenant to, and in the presence of, his lord, on receiving investiture of fee, or coming to it by succession, that he was his man, or vassal; profession of fealty to a sovereign..

Lern More About Homage

Attornment :: Attornment (n.) The act of a feudatory, vassal, or tenant, by which he consents, upon the alienation of an estate, to receive a new lord or superior, and transfers to him his homage and service; the agreement of a tenant to acknowledge the purchaser of the estate as his landlord..
Homage :: Homage (v. t.) To cause to pay homage.
Homage :: Homage (n.) Respect or reverential regard; deference; especially, respect paid by external action; obeisance..
Homage :: Homage (n.) A symbolical acknowledgment made by a feudal tenant to, and in the presence of, his lord, on receiving investiture of fee, or coming to it by succession, that he was his man, or vassal; profession of fealty to a sovereign..
Homaged :: Homaged (imp. & p. p.) of Homag.
Mumbo Jumbo :: Mumbo Jumbo () An object of superstitious homage and fear.
Kotow :: Kotow (n.) The prostration made by mandarins and others to their superiors, either as homage or worship, by knocking the forehead on the ground. There are degrees in the rite, the highest being expressed by three knockings..
Testification :: Testification (n.) The act of testifying, or giving testimony or evidence; as, a direct testification of our homage to God..
Duty :: Duty (n.) Respect; reverence; regard; act of respect; homage.
Homageable :: Homageable (a.) Subject to homage.
Homage :: Homage (v. t.) To pay reverence to by external action.
Adoration :: Adoration (n.) Homage paid to one in high esteem; profound veneration; intense regard and love; fervent devotion.
Bow :: Bow (v. t.) To bend or incline, as the head or body, in token of respect, gratitude, assent, homage, or condescension..
Homager :: Homager (n.) One who does homage, or holds land of another by homage; a vassal..
Worship :: Worship (v. i.) To perform acts of homage or adoration; esp., to perform religious service..
Obeisance :: Obeisance (n.) A manifestation of obedience; an expression of difference or respect; homage; a bow; a courtesy.
Attorn :: Attorn (v. t.) To turn, or transfer homage and service, from one lord to another. This is the act of feudatories, vassals, or tenants, upon the alienation of the estate..
Manrent :: Manrent (n.) Homage or service rendered to a superior, as to a lord; vassalage..
Glorify :: Glorify (v. t.) To make glorious in thought or with the heart, by ascribing glory to; to asknowledge the excellence of; to render homage to; to magnify in worship; to adore..
Ovation :: Ovation (n.) Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us