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lave


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verb
lavedlav·ing

Definition of LAVE

transitive verb
1
a : wash, bathe b : to flow along or against
2
: pour
intransitive verb
archaic : to wash oneself : bathe
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Examples of LAVE

  1. <the cold water from the stream gently laved her burned fingers>

Origin of LAVE

Middle English, from Old English lafian, from Latin lavare
First Known Use: before 12th century

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