I. sə-ˈlüt verb
( 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 verb
1.
a. : to address with expressions of kind wishes, courtesy, or honor
b. : to give a sign of respect, courtesy, or goodwill to : greet
2. : 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 : praise
intransitive verb
: to make a salute
• sa·lut·er noun
II. noun
Date: 14th century
1. : greeting , salutation
2.
a. : a sign, token, or ceremony expressing goodwill, compliment, or respect
the festival was a salute to the arts
b. : the position (as of the hand) or the entire attitude of a person saluting a superior
3. : firecracker