'To bid welcome' definitions:

Definition of 'To bid welcome'

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Welcome \Wel"come\, n. [1913 Webster]
1. Salutation to a newcomer. "Welcome ever smiles." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
2. Kind reception of a guest or newcomer; as, we entered the house and found a ready welcome. [1913 Webster]
His warmest welcome at an inn. --Shenstone. [1913 Webster]
Truth finds an entrance and a welcome too. --South. [1913 Webster]
To bid welcome, to receive with professions of kindness. [1913 Webster]
To thee and thy company I bid A hearty welcome. --Shak. [1913 Webster]