lave
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noun \ˈlāv\Definition of LAVE
chiefly dialect : something that is left : residue
Origin of LAVE
Middle English (northern dialect), from Old English lāf; akin to Old English belīfan to remain — more at leave
First Known Use: before 12th century
2lave
verblavedlav·ing
Definition of LAVE
transitive verb
2
: pour
intransitive verb
archaic : to wash oneself : bathe
See Examples of LAVE
- <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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