~ 1
■ noun
1》 an ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
2》 something that soothes wounded feelings or an uneasy conscience.
■ verb
1》 soothe.
2》 archaic apply a ~ to (the skin).
Origin
OE sealfe (n.), sealfian (v.), of Gmc origin.
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~ 2
■ verb archaic term for salvage .
Derivatives
salvable adjective
Origin
C18: back-form. from salvage .