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Word: Salve
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English sealfe (noun), sealfian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zalf and German Salbe
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
salv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection
Short Definition:ointment used to promote healing of skin or as protection
Examples:- the wound should be washed with water and then a salve applied
- he doctored their hurts with some strong-smelling salve
Word: Salve
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
salv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
soothe (wounded pride or one's conscience)
Short Definition:soothe
Examples:- charity salves our conscience
Definition:
apply salve to
Short Definition:apply salve to
Examples:- they salved my cuts and stopped the bleeding
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