transitive verb.
To say “Salve” to; to greet; to salute.
noun.
An adhesive composition or substance to be applied to wounds or sores; a healing ointment.
noun.
A soothing remedy or antidote.
noun.
a large, stout isopod crustacean (Æga psora), parasitic on the halibut and codfish, -- used by fishermen in the preparation of a salve. It becomes about two inches in length.
verb.
To save, as a ship or goods, from the perils of the sea.
transitive verb.
To heal by applications or medicaments; to cure by remedial treatment; to apply salve to.
transitive verb.
To heal; to remedy; to cure; to make good; to soothe, as with an ointment, especially by some device, trick, or quibble; to gloss over.
interjection.
Hail!