[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

salute \salute"\, 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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see also:
saluted saluting salubrious 

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