| salute | 1. To adress, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail. "I salute you with this kingly title." (Shak) 2. Hence, to give a sign of good will; to compliment by an act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow, etc. "You have the prettiest tip of a finger . . . I must take the freedom to salute it." (Addison) 3. <astronomy> To honor, as some day, person, or nation, by a discharge of cannon or small arms, by dipping colours, by cheers, etc. 4. To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify. "If this salute my blood a jot." Origin: L. Salutare, salutatum, from salus, -utis, health, safety. See Salubrious. 1. The act of saluting, or expressing kind wishes or respect; salutation; greeting. 2. A sign, token, or ceremony, expressing good will, compliment, or respect, as a kiss, a bow, etc. 3. <astronomy> A token of respect or honor for some distinguished or official personage, for a foreign vessel or flag, or for some festival or event, as by presenting arms, by a discharge of cannon, volleys of small arms, dipping the colours or the topsails, etc. Origin: Cf. F. Salut. See Salute. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| allergic salute | The person with allergic rhinitis (hayfever) often rubs his/her nose using the index finger. This is the so-called allergic salute. (12 Dec 1998) |
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