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  1. 1. n. A composition of condiments and appetizing ingredients eaten with food as a relish; especially, a dressing for meat or fish or for puddings; as, mint sauce; sweet sauce, etc. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Any garden vegetables eaten with meat. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. Stewed or preserved fruit eaten with other food as a relish; as, apple sauce, cranberry sauce, etc. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. Sauciness; impertinence. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. t. To accompany with something intended to give a higher relish; to supply with appetizing condiments; to season; to flavor. Source: opted
  6. 6. v. t. To cause to relish anything, as if with a sauce; to tickle or gratify, as the palate; to please; to stimulate; hence, to cover, mingle, or dress, as if with sauce; to make an application to. Source: opted
  7. 7. v. t. To make poignant; to give zest, flavor or interest to; to set off; to vary and render attractive. Source: opted
  8. 8. v. t. To treat with bitter, pert, or tart language; to be impudent or saucy to. Source: opted
  9. 9. n. A soft crayon for use in stump drawing or in shading with the stump. Source: opted
  10. 10. n. flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food Source: wordnet
  11. 11. v. behave saucily or impudently towards Source: wordnet
  12. 12. v. dress (food) with a relish Source: wordnet

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