Both Uses of
preserve
in
All's Well That Ends Well, by Shakespeare
- Sit, my preserver, by thy patient's side; And with this healthful hand, whose banish'd sense Thou has repeal'd, a second time receive The confirmation of my promis'd gift, Which but attends thy naming.†
Scene 2.3 *preserver = someone or something that protects something or keeps it as it is
- It is not politic in the commonwealth of nature to preserve virginity.†
Scene 1.1
Definitions:
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(preserve as in: preserve the records) to protect something or to keep it as it is
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(2)
(preserve as in: preserve the peaches) to prepare food in a way that keeps it from spoiling
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(3)
(preserve as in: a wildlife preserve) protected wildlife area
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(preserve as in: no longer a male preserve) something exclusive to (someone or some group) -- such as an activity or place
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(preserves as in: mom made preserves) chunks of fruit cooked with sugar (like jam) and sealed (usually in a mason jar) so it will not spoil