sauver

French

verb
Definitions
  • to save, rescue; to protect
  • (computing) to save
  • (pronominal) to escape, run away
  • (Louisiana French) to economize

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French saulver inherited from Old French sauver inherited from Latin salvāre (save), salvus (safe, well, whole, unharmed, saved, alive, sound).

Origin

Latin

salvus

Gloss

safe, well, whole, unharmed, saved, alive, sound

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Property

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