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. (Mil. & Naval) To honor, as some day, person, or nation, by a
discharge of cannon or small arms, by dipping colors, by cheers, etc.
4. To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify. [Obs.]
"If this salute my blood a jot." Shak.
Sa*lute" (?), n. [Cf. F. salut. See Salute, v.] 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. Tennyson.
3. (Mil. & Naval) 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 colors or the topsails, etc.
Sa*lut"er (?), n. One who salutes.
Sal`u*tif"er*ous (?), a. [L. salutifer; salus, -utis, health + ferre to
bring.] Bringing health; healthy; salutary; beneficial; as,
salutiferous air. [R.]
Innumerable powers, all of them salutiferous.
Cudworth.
Syn. -- Healthful; healthy; salutary; salubrious.