salvo (salvo)

[ For * salva; = D. salvo = G. Dan. salve = Sw. salva = F. salve = Sp. Pg. salva, Your cannons proclaimed his advent with joyous sal Everett, Orations, I. 523. vos. 2. A concentrated fire from a greater or le number of pieces of artillery, for the purpose of breaching, etc., the simultaneous conceu ion of a number of cannon-balls on masonry, or even earthwork, producing a very destructive effect.-3. The combined shouts or cheers of a multitude, generally expre ive of honor, esteem, admiration, etc.: as, salvos of applause. salvor (sal'vor), n. [ salve3 , v., + -or1. Cf. savior.] One who saves a ship or goods from wreck, fire, etc. See salvage1 . salvourt, n. A Middle English form of savior . salvy (sä'vi), a . [ salvel + -y1.] Like salve or ointment.