01 n. The act of playing honor to a divine being; the worship paid to God; the act of addressing as a god.
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The act of playing honor to a divine being; the worship paid to God; the act of addressing as a god.“The more immediate objects of popular adoration amongst the heathens were deified human beings.” — Farmer.
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Homage paid to one in high esteem; profound veneration; intense regard and love; fervent devotion.
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A method of electing a pope by the expression of homage from two thirds of the conclave.“[Pole] might have been chosen on the spot by adoration.” — Froude.