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   Conserve , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Conserved ; p. pr. & vb. n. Conserving.] [F. conserver, L. conservare; con- + servare to keep, guard. See Serve.]
   To keep in a safe or sound state; to save; to preserve; to protect.
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   The amity which . . . they meant to conserve and maintain with the emperor.
   Strype.
   
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   To prepare with sugar, etc., for the purpose of preservation, as fruits, etc.; to make a conserve of.
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   Conserve , n. [F. conserve, fr. conserver.]
   Anything which is conserved; especially, a sweetmeat prepared with sugar; a confection.
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   I shall . . . study broths, plasters, and conserves, till from a fine lady I become a notable woman.
   Tatler.
   
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   (Med.) A medicinal confection made of freshly gathered vegetable substances mixed with finely powdered refined sugar. See Confection.
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   A conservatory. [Obs.]
   Evelyn.
   
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