Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Sauce \Sauce\ (s[add]s), v. t. [Cf. F. saucer.] [imp. & p. p.
   {Sauced} (s[add]st); p. pr. & vb. n. {Saucing}
   (s[add]"s[i^]ng).]
   1. To accompany with something intended to give a higher
      relish; to supply with appetizing condiments; to season;
      to flavor.

   2. 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. [R.]

            Earth, yield me roots; Who seeks for better of thee,
            sauce his palate With thy most operant poison!
                                                  --Shak.

   3. To make poignant; to give zest, flavor or interest to; to
      set off; to vary and render attractive.

            Then fell she to sauce her desires with
            threatenings.                         --Sir P.
                                                  Sidney.

            Thou sayest his meat was sauced with thy
            upbraidings.                          --Shak.

   4. To treat with bitter, pert, or tart language; to be
      impudent or saucy to. [Colloq. or Low]

            I'll sauce her with bitter words.     --Shak.