salutation

noun

Etymology: From Middle English salutacioun, from Old French salutacion, from Latin salutatio (“a greeting, a wishing health to”), from saluto (“wish one’s health, greet”), from salus (“well-being”). Compare the Latin greeting salve (literally “be well”).

1. A greeting, salute, or address; a hello.
2. A greeting, salute, or address; a hello.
3. The act of greeting.

   “Welcome, we²l'ku²m. a. Received with gladneſs, admitted willingly, grateful[…] Welcome, we²l'ku²m. interj. A form of ſalutation uſed to a new comer.”

4. Quickening; excitement.