To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.
To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude; to praise.
To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).
to wave, to acknowledge an acquaintance.
To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
A discharge of cannon or similar arms, as a mark of honour or respect.
An utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, now especially a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions.
A kiss, offered in salutation.
A pyrotechnic device primarily designed to produce a loud bang.
To toast, to drink to the health of another.
To go from house to house at Christmastime, singing carols.
To drink wassail.
The beverage served during a wassail, especially one made of ale or wine flavoured with spices, sugar, roasted apples, etc.
A festive or drinking song or glee.
Revelry.
A toast to health, usually on a festive occasion.