SALVE, noun sav. [Latin salvus.] 1. A glutinous composition or substance to be applied to wounds or sores; when spread on leather or cloth, it is called a plaster. 2. Help; remedy. SALVE, verb transitive sav. 1. To heal by applications or medicaments. [little used.] 2. To help; to remedy. [Little used.] 3. To help or remedy by a salvo, excuse or reservation. [Little used.] 4. To salute. [Not in use.]
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