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1. Having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
   "The board raise no objection to the salving of sheep"
   - demulcent, emollient, softening

1. Prevent being ruined, destroyed, lost, or harmed
   - salvage, relieve, save
    
2. Apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing

See also: salvage, salvation, soft

Type of: deliver, medicate, medicine, rescue

Encyclopedia: Salve Salve, Italy Salve, Oh Patria