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