Ave Maria

noun

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Medieval Latin, hail, Mary

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Ave Maria was in the 13th century

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“Ave Maria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ave%20Maria. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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