Save (?), n. [See Sage the herb.] The herb sage, or salvia. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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Save, v. i. To avoid unnecessary expense or expenditure; to prevent waste; to be economical.
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Brass ordnance saveth in the quantity of the material. Bacon.
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Save, conj. Except; unless.
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