■ noun
1》 a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moistness and flavour.
2》 N. Amer. stewed fruit, especially apples.
3》 ( the ~ ) informal alcoholic drink.
4》 informal, chiefly Brit. impertinence.
■ verb
1》 season with a ~.
2》 make more interesting and exciting.
3》 informal be impudent to.
Origin
ME: from OFr., based on L. salsus 'salted', past participle of salere 'to salt', from sal 'salt'; cf. salad .