salute

salute
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sa•lute [[t]səˈlut[/t]] n. v. -lut•ed, -lut•ing
1) mil
a) a formal gesture of respect given to a person of superior military rank, as raising the right hand to the side of the head
b) a ceremonial gesture of respect, as the discharge of firearms, performed by a military or naval force to honor a dignitary or commemorate an occasion
2) any instance or occasion of formal greeting or welcome
3) mil to give a salute to
4) to address with expressions of goodwill, respect, etc.; greet
5) to make a bow or other gesture to, as in greeting, farewell, or respect
6) to express respect or praise for; honor; commend
7) mil cvb to give a salute
Etymology: 1350–1400; (v.) ME < L salūtāre to greet, wish well, der. of salūs, s. salūt- health; (n.) ME, partly < OF salut

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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