Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - homage

 noun  Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French ~, omage, from home man, vassal, from Latin homin-, homo human being; akin to Old English guma human being, Latin humus earth — more at humble  Date: 14th century  1.  a. a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord  b. the relationship between a feudal lord and his vassal  c. an act done or payment made in meeting the obligations of vassalage  2.  a. expression of high regard ; respect — often used with pay  b. something that shows respect or attests to the worth or influence of another ; tribute his long life filled with international ~s to his unique musical talent — People  Synonyms: see honor