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.
n. - Respect or reverential regard; deference; especially, respect paid by external action; obeisance.
n. - Reverence directed to the Supreme Being; reverential worship; devout affection.
v. t. - To pay reverence to by external action.
v. t. - To cause to pay homage.