SAUCE

I. noun see: salt Date: 14th century a condiment or relish for food, something that adds zest or piquancy, stewed fruit eaten with other food or as a dessert, pert or impudent language or actions, liquor , II. transitive verb (~d; saucing) Date: 15th century 1. to dress with relish or seasoning, to cover or serve with a ~, 2. to modify the harsh or unpleasant characteristics of, to give zest or piquancy to, to be rude or impudent to