Preserve

Preserve - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)

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. Psa 140.

2. To uphold; to sustain.

O Lord, thou preservest man and beast. Psa 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.