■ noun
1》 a gesture of respect and recognition.
2》 a prescribed or specified movement, typically a raising of a hand to the head, made as a ~ by a member of a military or similar force.
3》 the discharge of a gun or guns as a formal or ceremonial sign of respect or celebration.
4》 Fencing the formal performance of certain guards or other movements by fencers before engaging.
■ verb
1》 make a formal ~ to.
2》 greet.
3》 show or express admiration and respect for.
Derivatives
~r noun
Origin
ME: from L. salutare 'greet, pay one's respects to', from salus , salut- 'health, welfare, greeting'; the noun partly from OFr. salut .