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.-respect or reverential regard; deference; especially, respect paid by external action; obeisance.-reverence directed to the supreme being; reverential worship; devout affection.-to pay reverence to by external action.-to cause to pay homage.