Webster's practical dictionaryA practical dictionary of the English language, giving the correct spelling, pronunciation and definitions of words based on the Unabridged dictionary of Noah Webster .. . v. t. [-served (-zervd), -seev-iXG.] To keep from injury or destruction; to savefrom decay by the use of some preservative sub-stance, as sugar, salt, etc. ; to maintain or keepthroughout (appearances) ; to secure, sustain, pro-tect, guard, shield. ^M. Fruit, etc., seasoned andkept by suitable preparation; esp. fruit cooked withan equal weight of sugar; a place for the shelter orpreservation of
Webster's practical dictionaryA practical dictionary of the English language, giving the correct spelling, pronunciation and definitions of words based on the Unabridged dictionary of Noah Webster .. . v. t. [-served (-zervd), -seev-iXG.] To keep from injury or destruction; to savefrom decay by the use of some preservative sub-stance, as sugar, salt, etc. ; to maintain or keepthroughout (appearances) ; to secure, sustain, pro-tect, guard, shield. ^M. Fruit, etc., seasoned andkept by suitable preparation; esp. fruit cooked withan equal weight of sugar; a place for the shelter orpreservation of game, fish, ejtc. — Pre8ervation, of, or state of being, etc.; security. — Preserv-ative, -a-tiv, a. Having the power or quality of pre-serving; tending to preserve. — n. That which, etc.;a preventive of injury or decay. — Preservatory,-a-to-rt, a. Having the power or a tendency to pre-serve; preservative.—n. That which, etc. Preside, pre-zid, v. t. To occupj the place of ruler,moderator, principal director, etc.; to exercise su-perintendence. — President, prezl-dent, n. One sQn, cQbe, full; moon, fd&t; cow, oil; linger or ink, tiien, boNboM^, chair, get. PRESS 314 PREVENT. Press. elected or appointed to preside ; a presiding oiRcer ;as, the chief officer of a corporation, company, ward,society, etc. ; the chief executive of the republic incertain countries. — Presidency, -den-sT, n. Act orcondition of one who presides ; superintendence ;office of president: term during which a presidentholds his office ; jurisdiction of a president. — Pres-idential, -shal, a. Presiding; pert, to a president. Press, pres, v. t. [pressed (prest), peessixg.] Tourge with force or weight; to squeeze, crush; tosqueeze in order to extract the juice or contents of;to squeeze in or with suitable instruments, in orderto make smooth; to embrace closely; to urge withearnestness or importunity, force, compel; to drive?with violence, urge on; to inculcate with earnest-ness. — V. i. T
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