greets someone in a friendly way; receives gladly
from Old English wilcuma meaning 'desired guest', from wil- (desire) + cuma (guest)
The word 'welcome' originally meant 'a desired guest' - so when you welcome someone, you're literally calling them a wanted visitor! It's one of those words that carries ancient hospitality traditions.
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