Preserver

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Preserver \Pre*serv"er\, n.
     1. One who, or that which, preserves, saves, or defends, from
        destruction, injury, or decay; esp., one who saves the
        life or character of another. --Shak.
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     2. One who makes preserves of fruit.
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     {Game preserver}. See under {Game}.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  preserver
       n 1: a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish
            buildings or antique furniture [syn: {refinisher}, {renovator},
             {restorer}]
       2: a cook who preserves fruits or meat
       3: someone who keeps safe from harm or danger
       4: rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to
          keep a person from drowning [syn: {life preserver}, {flotation
          device}]