welcome
Cross references:
1. pleasant
1. wel.come \'wel-k*m\ ij [ME, alter. of wilcume, fr. OE, fr. wilcuma
desirable guest; akin t]o OHG willicomo desirable guest; prob. both fr. a
prehistoric WGmc compound whose constituents are represented by OE willa,
will desire and by OE cuma guest; akin to OE cuman to come - more at WILL,
COME : - used to express a greeting to a guest or newcomer upon his arrival
2. welcome vt 1: to greet hospitably and with courtesy or cordiality 2: to
accept with pleasure the occurrence of {~s danger} - wel.com.er n
3. welcome aj 1: received gladly into one's presence or companionship 2:
giving pleasure : received with gladness or delight esp. in response to a
need 3: willingly permitted or admitted - wel.come.ly av
4. welcome n : a cordial greeting or reception upon arrival