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21Tribute — Payment by a vassal to his lord; money (usually) paid to ensure protection, e.g. money paid to Vikings at various times to stop raiding or to ensure peace …
22tribute — trib•ute [[t]ˈtrɪb yut[/t]] n. 1) a gift, testimonial, compliment, or the like, given as due or as an expression of gratitude or esteem 2) gov a stated sum or other valuable consideration paid by one sovereign or state to another in… …
23tribute — /tribyuwt/ A contribution which is raised by a prince or sovereign from his subjects to sustain the expenses of the state. A sum of money paid by an inferior sovereign or state to a superior potentate, to secure the friendship or protection of… …
24paid tribute — honored, gave his respects …
25List of recipients of tribute from China — In a reversal of the common perception that surrounding countries invariably paid tribute to China, China itself has paid tribute to a number states and confederations throughout history, due to Sinocentrism, China had not paid them willingly, as …
26pay tribute to — PRAISE, sing the praises of, speak highly of, commend, acclaim, take one s hat off to, applaud, salute, honour, show appreciation of, recognize, acknowledge, pay homage to, extol; formal laud. → tribute * * * pay tribute to phrase to praise… …
27Knee tribute — Knee Knee (n[=e]), n. [OE. kne, cneo, As. cne[ o], cne[ o]w; akin to OS. knio, kneo, OFries. kn[=i], G. & D. knie, OHG. chniu, chneo, Icel. kn[=e], Sw. kn[ a], Dan. kn[ae], Goth. kniu, L. genu, Gr. go ny, Skr. j[=a]nu, [root]231. Cf.… …
28pay tribute — show that you respect or admire a person, honor someone In a letter to Ms. Lee, the City paid tribute to her for service to her community …
29floral tribute — a wreath presented at a funeral Tribute, protection money or rent paid on a regular basis, has evolved in standard English to mean a gesture of respect or praise on a single occasion. Brides prefer to carry bouquets …
30pay tribute to — the players on both teams paid tribute to the retiring Ripken Syn: praise, sing the praises of, speak highly of, commend, acclaim, tip one s hat to, applaud, salute, honor, show appreciation of, recognize, acknowledge, pay homage to, extol;… …
