Conserve (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Conserved (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Conserving.] [F. conserver, L. conservare; con- + servare to keep, guard. See Serve.] 1. 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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2. To prepare with sugar, etc., for the purpose of preservation, as fruits, etc.; to make a conserve of.
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