2. Hence, to keep in store for future or special use; to
withhold from present use for another purpose or time; to
keep; to retain. --Gen. xxvii. 35.
Hast thou seen the treasures of the hail, which I
have reserved against the time of trouble? --Job
xxxviii.
22,23.
Reserve your kind looks and language for private
hours. --Swift.
3. To make an exception of; to except. [R.]