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Meaning and definition for "tribute" word

[noun] payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence; "every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection"
[noun] payment by one nation for protection by another
[noun] something given or done as an expression of esteem
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\Trib"ute\, n. [OE. tribut, L. tributum, fr. tribuere, tributum, to bestow, grant, pay, allot, assign, originally, to a tribe, from tribus tribe; cf. F. tribut. See {Tribe}, and cf. {Attribute}, {Contribute}.] 1. An annual or stated sum of money or other valuable thing, paid by one ruler or nation to another, either as an acknowledgment of submission, or as the price of peace and protection, or by virtue of some treaty; as, the Romans made their conquered countries pay tribute. Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute. --C. C. Pinckney. 2. A personal contribution, as of money, praise, service, etc., made in token of services rendered, or as that which is due or deserved; as, a tribute of affection. Implores the passing tribute of a sigh. --Gray. 3. (Mining) A certain proportion of the ore raised, or of its value, given to the miner as his recompense. --Pryce. Tomlinson. {Tribute money}, money paid as a tribute or tax. {Tribute pitch}. (Mining) See under {Tributer}. [Eng.] Syn: See {Subsidy}.
\Trib"ute\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Tributed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Tributing}.] To pay as tribute. [R.] --Whitlock (1654).

Synonyms for tribute

protection, testimonial

See also: approval | commendation | defrayal | defrayment | extortion | payment |

The fun area, different aproach to word »tribute«

Let's analyse "tribute" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ETUBIRT. Average typing speed for these characters is 1840 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: tribute: 9 + 3 + 5 = 17, reduced: 8 . and the final result is Eight.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: tribute: 2 + 9 + 9 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 5 = 32, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
B (1) 2 High Priestess Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
T (2) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1) 21 World Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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