salving Definition

salve
noun salves

1. Ointment or remedy to heal or soothe.

Example: lip salve
Thesaurus: balm, cream, dressing, liniment, ointment, medication, lubricant, emollient, lotion.
2. Anything that comforts, consoles or soothes.

verb salved, salving

1. To smear with salve.
2. To ease or comfort.

Example: salve one's conscience

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon sealf.