Category:Salute

Sa*lute", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Saluted; p. pr. & vb. n. Saluting.] Etym: [l. salutare, salutatum, from salus, -utis, health, safety. See Salubrious.]

1. To adress, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to Greet; to hail. I salute you with this kingly title. Shak.

2. Hence, to give a sign of good will; to compliment by an act or Ceremony, as a kiss, a bow, etc. You have the prettiest tip of a finger. . . I must take the freedom To salute it. Addison.

3. (mil. & naval)

Defn: 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. [obs.] "if this salute my blood a jot." Shak.

Salute Sa*lute", n. Etym: [cf. F. salut. See salute, v.]

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. Tennyson.

3. (mil. & naval)

Defn: 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.