Definition of salutation
1a
: an expression of greeting, goodwill, or courtesy by word, gesture, or ceremony
2
: the word or phrase of greeting (such as Gentlemen or Dear Sir or Madam) that conventionally comes immediately before the body of a letter
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The first known use of salutation was in the 14th century
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