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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
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.
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) 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.
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