The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Solder \Sol"der\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Soldered; p. pr. & vb. n. Soldering.] [Formerlysoder. See Solder, n.] 1. To unite (metallic surfaces or edges) by the intervention of a more fusible metal or metallic alloy applied when melted; to join by means of metallic cement. [1913 Webster] 2. To mend; to patch up. "To solder up a broken cause." --Hooker. [1913 Webster]