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Borrowing with a bow instead of stealing with a smirk.
means A public gesture of respect that deliberately echoes someone or something the creator admires.
from From medieval Latin hominaticum, the ceremony where a vassal became his lord's man (homo), kneeling to pledge loyalty in exchange for land.
Feudal rootsOnce a literal kneeling oath of vassalage.
Versus theftCredit is implied; plagiarism hides the source.
Silent HPronounced with or without it, both correct.