Dictionary » S » Salute

Salute

salute

1. To adress, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail. I salute you with this kingly title. (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. (Science: astronomy) To honor, as some day, person, or nation, by a discharge of cannon or small arms, by dipping colours, by cheers, etc.

4. To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify. If this salute my blood a jot.

Origin: L. Salutare, salutatum, from salus, -utis, health, safety. See Salubrious.

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.

3. (Science: astronomy) 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 colours or the topsails, etc.

Origin: Cf. F. Salut. See Salute.


Please contribute to this project, if you have more information about this term feel free to edit this page



Results from our forum


effect of temperature on the survival of yeast cells

thanks /salute! ^_^

See entire post
by CrimsonFalcon
Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:23 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: effect of temperature on the survival of yeast cells
Replies: 241
Views: 64163

The Fiber Disease

... the phone companies will be able to tell ones locations 24-7. okay, enough of this.....let them look, I always try to give them the proper Royal Salute anyway. The issue here is the pain and suffering. The horrible suffering. _______________________________ MSC, Man, I will talk to a friend or ...

See entire post
by London
Mon Nov 27, 2006 9:48 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
Replies: 7403
Views: 749258

The Fiber Disease

If you are talking to me, which i don't think you are, Hell No is my answer. I refuse to salute it or fly it, in any way, shape or form!

See entire post
by London
Sat Jul 15, 2006 8:15 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
Replies: 7403
Views: 749258

Than you!

... person and it's very glad to comunicate with you. Science is a very basic work that discover why and how probelms.From my heart I really salute these scientists who are dedicated,energic and selfless.When graduated as bachelor from CAU(China Agricultural University,Beijing,P.R.China),I ...

See entire post
by Jackshang
Thu Sep 15, 2005 7:32 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you like doing research?
Replies: 3
Views: 796


This page was last modified 21:16, 3 October 2005. This page has been accessed 824 times. 
What links here | Related changes | Permanent link