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   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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