WELCOME (2)

welcome (2). Welcome, n. a kind reception; v.t. to receive kindly

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Wel″come, n. 1. 1. Salutation to a newcomer. “Welcome ever smiles.” Shak.
2. 2. Kind reception of a guest or newcomer; as, we entered the house and found a ready welcome.
His warmest welcome at an inn. Shenstone. Truth finds an entrance and a welcome too. South. To bid welcome, to receive with professions of kindness. To thee and thy company I bid A hearty welcome. Shak.