(a) To greet (sb.) courteously; -- also without obj.; ~ from, give (sb.) greetings from (sb.); ~ togeder, greet each other; (b) to greet (a monarch, lord, judge, the Virgin Mary, etc.) respectfully, ceremoniously, or worshipfully; do obeisance to (sb.); ~ from, give (a king) greetings from (sb.); ~ me unto min lord, give my respects to my lord; (c) of a bird: to sing greetings to (morning, spring, etc.); (d) to attack (sb.).