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lave1 definition

lave (lāv)

transitive verb laved, laving lav′·ing

  1. to wash or bathe
  2. to flow along or against
  3. to dip or pour with or as with a ladle

Etymology: ME laven < OE & OFr: OE lafian (akin to MDu laven, OHG labon) < L lavare; OFr laver < L lavare < IE base *lou-, to wash > lather, lye

intransitive verb

to wash or bathe
lave2 definition

lave (lāv)

noun

Scot. what is left over

Etymology: OE laf: see leave

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