A tribute or offering to a superior. Obsolete.

In Persia, India, and the Ottoman Empire: a fine, a quit-rent, tribute; spec. a fine or present made to the ruling authority on receiving an…

In Ancient Greek History and Roman History, a present (esp. of table delicacies) given to a guest or stranger; transferred, in medieval usage, an…

In South Asia: a present or tribute given by a social inferior to a superior. In later use also as a mass noun.

In South Asia: = nazar, n.