- F. préserver, from L. prae before + servare to save, preserve; cf. L. praeservare to observe beforehand. See Serve
- To keep or save from injury or destruction; to guard or defend from evil, harm, danger, etc.; to protect.O Lord, thou preserved man and beast.Now, good angels preserve the king.
- To save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, as sugar, salt, etc.; to season and prepare for remaining in a good state, as fruits, meat, etc.; as, to preserve peaches or grapes.You can not preserve it from tainting.
- To maintain throughout; to keep intact; as, to preserve appearances; to preserve silence.To keep; save; secure; uphold; sustain; defend; spare; protect; guard; shield. See Keep.
