Greet, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Greeted; p. pr. & vb. n. Greeting.]
1. To address with salutations or expressions of kind wishes; to salute; to hail; to welcome; to accost with friendship; to pay respects or compliments to, either personally or through the intervention of another, or by writing or token.
My lord, the mayor of London comes to greet you. --Shak.
2. To come upon, or meet, as with something that makes the heart glad.
In vain the spring my senses greets. --Addison.
3. To accost; to address.