Both Uses of
homage
in
Great Expectations
- This was not a very ceremonious way of rendering homage to a patron saint, but I believe Old Clem stood in that relation towards smiths.†
p. 100.5 *homage = respect or loyalty
- When I had rendered homage to this light, he went on to say, in a friendly manner:— "If at any odd time when you have nothing better to do, you wouldn't mind coming over to see me at Walworth, I could offer you a bed, and I should consider it an honor.†
p. 211.1
Definition:
a show of deep respect or admiration for someone or something -- often through a gesture, artwork, or tribute