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.
Respect or reverential regard; deference; especially, respect paid by external action; obeisance. All things in heaven and earth do her [Law] homage. Hooker. I sought no homage from the race that write. Pope.
Reverence directed to the Supreme Being; reverential worship; devout affection. Chaucer.
To pay reverence to by external action. [R.]
To cause to pay homage. [Obs.] Cowley.
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