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The act of polluting, or the state of being polluted (in any sense of the verb); defilement; uncleanness; impurity.

er band, and the right hand grasping the small of the stock, in token of respect, as in saluting a superior officer; also, the position taken at such a command.

One of the rounded plaits or flutings of such a band.

together to decorate a surface; also, decoration by means of reedings; -- the reverse of fluting.

Something formed with plaits or flutings, like the collar of this name. I reared this flower; . . . Soft on the paper ruff its leaves I spread. Pope.

The act of saluting, or paying respect or reverence, by the customary words or actions; the act of greeting, or expressing good will or courtesy; also, that which is uttered or done in saluting or greeting. In all public meetings or private addresses, use those forms of salutation, reverence, and decency usual amongst…

A place for saluting or greeting; a vestibule; a porch. [Obs.] Milton.

The act of saluting, or expressing kind wishes or respect; salutation; greeting.

One of the flutings of a column.

That which is formed by twisting, convoluting, or uniting parts. Specifically: --