Definition for WEL'COME

WEL'COME, a. [Sax. wil-cuma; well and come; that is, your coming is pleasing to me.]

  1. Received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment and company; as, a welcome guest.
  2. Grateful; pleasing; as, a welcome present; welcome news.
  3. Free to have or enjoy gratuitously. You are welcome to the use of my library. To bid welcome, to receive with professions of kindness. – Bacon.

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