What is the meaning of salve?

Answer 1

Hail!, To say "Salve" to; to greet; to salute., An adhesive composition or substance to be applied to wounds or sores; a healing ointment., A soothing remedy or antidote., To heal by applications or medicaments; to cure by remedial treatment; to apply salve to; as, to salve a wound., To heal; to remedy; to cure; to make good; to soothe, as with an ointment, especially by some device, trick, or quibble; to gloss over., To save, as a ship or goods, from the perils of the sea.