Meaning

• 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.

Meaning

• To pay as tribute.