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| form letter |
a business letter, solicitation, or the like, composed so that it may be sent to any number of people with only minor changes such as the salutation and date. |
| handclasp |
the grasping of each other's hands by two or more people, as a salutation or expression of affection, sympathy, or the like. |
| salaam |
a ceremonial salutation, used esp. in Islamic cultures, that means "peace be with you". [1/3 definitions] |
| salutatory |
of, pertaining to, or containing a salutation. [1/2 definitions] |
| wassail |
a toast or salutation, once spoken when offering a drink to someone or drinking to someone's health. [2/4 definitions] |
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