'To make one's compliments to' definitions:
Definition of 'To make one's compliments to'
From: GCIDE
- Compliment \Com"pli*ment\, n. [F. compliment. It complimento, fr. comlire to compliment, finish, suit, fr. L. complere to fill up. See Complete, and cf. Complement.] An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious greeting; as, to send one's compliments to a friend. [1913 Webster]
- Tedious waste of time, to sit and hear So many hollow compliments and lies. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- Many a compliment politely penned. --Cowper. [1913 Webster]
- To make one a compliment, to show one respect; to praise one in a flattering way. --Locke.
- To make one's compliments to, to offer formal courtesies to.
- To stand on compliment, to treat with ceremony.
- Syn: See Adulation. [1913 Webster]