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Salute

3 stages from Latin to English.

Today it means a formal gesture, especially a military one, showing greeting or respect
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Stage 1 of 3
salus
Latin · ancient
"health, safety"
health, safety, well-being
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Stage 2 of 3
salutare
Latin · ancient
"to greet, wishing health"
to wish health to someone, a formal greeting
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Stage 3 of 3
salute
English · 1300s
"a formal gesture of greeting or respect"
settled as the English word for a formal gesture of greeting or respect
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