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Salute \Sa*lute"\, n. [Cf. F. salut. See {Salute}, v.]
1. The act of saluting, or expressing kind wishes or respect;
salutation; greeting.
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2. A sign, token, or ceremony, expressing good will,
compliment, or respect, as a kiss, a bow, etc. --Tennyson.
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3. (Mil. & Naval) A token of respect or honor for some
distinguished or official personage, for a foreign vessel
or flag, or for some festival or event, as by presenting
arms, by a discharge of cannon, volleys of small arms,
dipping the colors or the topsails, etc.
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Salute \Sa*lute"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Saluted}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Saluting}.] [L. salutare, salutatum, from salus, -utis,
health, safety. See {Salubrious}.]
1. To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and
courtesy; to greet; to hail.
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I salute you with this kingly title. --Shak.
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2. Hence, to give a sign of good will; to compliment by an
act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow, etc.
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You have the prettiest tip of a finger . . . I must
take the freedom to salute it. --Addison.
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3. (Mil. & Naval) To honor, as some day, person, or nation,
by a discharge of cannon or small arms, by dipping colors,
by cheers, etc.
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4. To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to
gratify. [Obs.] "If this salute my blood a jot." --Shak.
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