Meaning Of The Word Salve

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Salve Meaning

Salve Definition
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What's The Definition Of Salve?

salve
variable noun: Salve is an oily substance that is put on sore skin or a wound to help it heal.
verb: If you do something to salve your conscience, you do it in order to feel less guilty.

salve in American English 1
any medicinal ointment applied to wounds, skin irritations, burns, etc. for purposes of soothing or healing
noun: a medicinal ointment for healing or relieving wounds and sores
transitive verb: to soothe with or as if with salve; assuage

salve in American English 2
salvage
to save from loss or destruction; to salvage

salve in American English 3
interjection: hail!

salve in British English 1
to apply salve to (a wound, sore, etc)
noun: an ointment for wounds, sores, etc

salve in British English 2
verb

salve in British English 3
sentence substitute: welcome!

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