Tribute

noun

/ˈtɹɪbjuːt/

Word Frequency: 6.9

Definitions

1.nounAn acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.

"Please accept this as a tribute of our thanks."

2.nounA payment made by one nation to another in submission.

"The Ancient Romans made their conquered countries pay tribute."

3.nounExtortion; protection money.

4.nounA payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord.

5.nounA certain proportion of the mined ore, or of its value, given to the miner as payment.

6.verbTo pay as tribute.

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