Emily Dickinson Lexicon

SALVE, v.t. [l mute.]

1. To heal by applications or medicaments. [Little used.] – Spenser. Hooker.
2. To help; to remedy. [Little used.] – Sidney.
3. To help or remedy by a salvo, excuse or reservation. [Little used.] – Hooker. Bacon.
4. To salute. [Not in use.] – Spenser.