Pre*serve", n. 1. That which is preserved; fruit, etc., seasoned and
kept by suitable preparation; esp., fruit cooked with sugar; --
commonly in the plural.
2. A place in which game, fish, etc., are preserved for purposes of
sport, or for food.
Pre*serv"er (?), n. 1. One who, or that which, preserves, saves, or
defends, from destruction, injury, or decay; esp., one who saves the
life or character of another. Shak.