Putting on the garb of singular humanity and good will to all men; for that seems to have been a ceremony in frequent use in those times of showing respect, as pulling off the hat, and bowing, or embracing, is at this day with us.
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2 Samuel 15:5
5 And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.