Wel″come, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Welcomed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Welcoming.] [AS. wilcumian.] To salute with kindness, as a newcomer; to receive and entertain hospitably and cheerfully; as, to welcome a visitor; to welcome a new idea. “I welcome you to land.” Addison.
Thus we salute thee with our early song,
And welcome thee, and wish thee long. Milton.