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saluted |
1 definition found 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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