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Definition of Salute
Sa`lute´ | v. t. | 1. | To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail. | | 2. | Hence, to give a sign of good will; to compliment by an act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow, etc. | | 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. | | 4. | To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify. | | n. | 1. | The act of saluting, or expressing kind wishes or respect; salutation; greeting. | | 2. | A sign, token, or ceremony, expressing good will, compliment, or respect, as a kiss, a bow, etc. | | 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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