n. (pl. ies) 1 river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake. 2 hist person or State paying or subject to tribute. adj. 1 (of a river etc.) that is a tributary. 2 hist. a paying tribute. b serving as tribute. [Latin: related to TRIBUTE]
n. (pl. ies) 1 river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake. 2 hist person or State paying or subject to tribute. adj. 1 (of a river etc.) that is a tributary. 2 hist. a paying tribute. b serving as tribute. [Latin: related to TRIBUTE]