tributes

Noun

tribute (countable and uncountable, plural tributes)

1. An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
   • Please accept this as a tribute of our thanks.

   Synonyms:

   testimonial

   1. An homage made in a body of work to another work or creator.
      • Did you catch the Up in Smoke tribute in that episode of That '70s Show?
2. A payment made by one nation to another in submission.
   • The Ancient Romans made their conquered countries pay tribute.
3. Extortion; protection money.
4. A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord.
5. A certain proportion of the mined ore, or of its value, given to the miner as payment.
   • The setting of a Copper Mine upon tribute , has this difference : the Tributor is at the sole expence of digging , raising , and dressing , all the Ore that can be made merchantable1778, William Pryce, Mineralogia Cornubiensis: A Treatise on Minerals, Mines, and Mining […]

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