I . v. a.
1.
Keep, guard, protect, defend, secure, shield, save.
2.
Maintain, uphold, sustain, guard, keep.
3.
Conserve, keep sound, save from decay.
II . n.
1.
Sweetmeat, confect, confection, comfit, confit, confiture, jam, conserve, jelly, marmalade.
2.
Enclosure ( for game ).