Etymology

resalute

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Today it means: To greet in return. Full definition →

First used 15th–18th c.Latin resalutare
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  1. Latin · derived fromresalutare
  2. English todayresalute

From Latin resalutare; or formed from re- + salute.

First known use, by meaning

  • 15th–18th c. To greet in return.
  • from 16th c. To salute again.

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