n.
- a gesture of respect and recognition.
- a prescribed or specified movement, typically a raising of a hand to the head, made as a salute by a member of a military or similar force.
- the discharge of a gun or guns as a formal or ceremonial sign of respect or celebration.
- Fencing the formal performance of certain guards or other movements by fencers before engaging.
v.
- make a formal salute to.
- greet.
- show or express admiration and respect for.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from L. salutare ‘greet, pay one's respects to’, from salus, salut- ‘health, welfare, greeting’; the noun partly from OFr. salut.