The action of pickle, v.2 (in various senses).

The action or process of pickling. Also attributive in sousing-drink, sousing-tub. Now Obsolete or dialect.

The preserving of butter, meat, fish, etc., in a sealed pot or similar container.

Preserving or pickling; seasoning.

The action of marl, v.3

The preserving (of fruit, etc.). Obsolete. rare.

The action of preserve, v. (in various senses); an instance of this.

The action of confect, v.

preserving, pickling.

The preserving of fruit or vegetables, esp. in sugar; the making of conserves. Cf. preserve, v. 5a.