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.