Tribute
/ˈtrɪb.juːt/noun
A payment made by one state or ruler to another as a sign of respect or allegiance.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, tributes were often paid in the form of captives, showcasing the grim reality of power dynamics and subjugation.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*treibʰ-
“To push or to drive.”
Latin
Latin
tributum
“A contribution or payment.”
Old French
Old French
tribut
“A payment or tax.”
Middle English
Middle English
tribut
“A tax or contribution paid to a ruler or authority.”
Modern English
English
tribute
“A payment made to signify respect, often associated with allegiance or honor.”
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