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saluting

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Main Entry:
1sa·lute 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1salute
Pronunciation:
\sə-ˈlüt\
Function:
verb
Inflected Form(s):
sa·lut·ed; sa·lut·ing
Etymology:
Middle English, from Latin salutare, from salut-, salus health, safety, greeting, from salvus safe, healthy — more at safe
Date:
14th century
transitive verb1 a: to address with expressions of kind wishes, courtesy, or honor b: to give a sign of respect, courtesy, or goodwill to : greet2: to become apparent to (one of the senses)3 a: to honor (as a person, nation, or event) by a conventional military or naval ceremony b: to show respect and recognition to (a military superior) by assuming a prescribed position c: to express commendation of : praiseintransitive verb: to make a salute
sa·lut·er noun


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