O Lord, thou preserved man and beast. --Ps. xxxvi.
6.
Now, good angels preserve the king. --Shak.
2. To save from decay by the use of some preservative
substance, as sugar, salt, etc.; to season and prepare for
remaining in a good state, as fruits, meat, etc.; as, to
preserve peaches or grapes.
You can not preserve it from tainting. --Shak.
3. To maintain throughout; to keep intact; as, to preserve
appearances; to preserve silence.
{To preserve game}, to protect it from extermination.
Syn: To keep; save; secure; uphold; sustain; defend; spare;
protect; guard; shield. See {Keep}.