PRESERVE, v.t. prezerv'. [Low L. proeservo; proe and servo, to keep.] 1. To keep or save from injury or destruction; to defend from evil. God did send me before you to preserve life. Gen.45. O Lord, preserve me from the violent man. Ps. 140.2. To uphold; to sustain. O Lord, thou preservest man and beast. Ps.36.3. To save from decay; to keep in a sound state; as, to preserve fruit in winter. Salt is used to preserve meat.4. To season with sugar or other substances for preservation; as, to preserve plums, quinces or other fruit.5. To keep or defend from corruption; as, to preserve youth from vice.PRESERVE, n. preserv'. Fruit or a vegetable seasoned and kept in sugar or sirup.
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