Definition for CON-SERVE'

CON-SERVE', v.t. [conserv'; L. conservo; con and servo, to hold, keep, or guard; Fr. conserver; It. conservare; Sp. conservar. See Class Sr, No. 34, 38, 39, 40, 45, and Class Dr, No. 32.]

To keep in a safe or sound state; to save; to preserve from loss, decay, waste, or injury; to defend from violation; as, to conserve bodies from perishing; to conserve the peace of society; to conserve fruits, roots, and herbs, with sugar, &c.

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