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Hearty or hospitable reception of a stranger or guest.
Esp. in Ireland: a warm welcome; good hospitality.
slang (originally U.S.) and regional. the frozen (also icy) mitt: an unwelcoming reception; intentionally unfriendly treatment. the glad mitt: a warm…