† conˈserva Obs.
[a. It. or med.L. conserva.]
= conserve n. 4.
| 1502 Privy Purse Exp. Eliz. York (1830) 30 For bringing of conserva cherys from London to Windesore. 1586 Cogan Haven Health lxxxvi. (1612) 77 Of them [violets] is made Conserua. Ibid. (1636) 90 After the same manner you may make conserva of any hearbe. |