v. t.
True piety would effectually solve such scruples. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
God shall solve the dark decrees of fate. Tickell. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A solution; an explanation. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ See Solvent. ] The quality or state of being solvent. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. solvendus to be loosened or dissolved, fr. solvere. See Solution. ] A substance to be dissolved. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. solvens, p. pr. of solvere. See Solvable. ]
n. (Chem.) A substance (usually liquid) suitable for, or employed in, solution, or in dissolving something;
n. One who, or that which, solves. [ 1913 Webster ]