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lave

Main Entry: ¹lave

Pronunciation: \ˈlāv\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English (northern dial.), from Old English lāf; akin to Old English belīfan to remain — more at leave

Date: before 12th century

chiefly dialect : something that is left : residue

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