Conserving

Conserving
Conserve Con*serve", v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Conserved}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Conserving}.] [F. conserver, L. conservare; con- + servare to keep, guard. See {Serve}.] 1. To keep in a safe or sound state; to save; to preserve; to protect. [1913 Webster]

The amity which . . . they meant to conserve and maintain with the emperor. --Strype. [1913 Webster]

2. To prepare with sugar, etc., for the purpose of preservation, as fruits, etc.; to make a conserve of. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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