An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
Please accept this as a tribute of our thanks.
A payment made by one nation to another in submission.
The Ancient Romans made their conquered countries pay tribute.
Extortion; protection money.
A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord.
A certain proportion of the mined ore, or of its value, given to the miner as payment.
To pay as tribute.