First Known Use: before 12th century
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1lave
noun \ˈlāv\
Definition of LAVE
chiefly dialect : something that is left : residue
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Origin of LAVE
Middle English (northern dialect), from Old English lāf; akin to Old English belīfan to remain — more at leave
2lave
verb
lavedlav·ing
Definition of LAVE
transitive verb
2
: pour
intransitive verb
archaic : to wash oneself : bathe
See lave defined for kids Origin of LAVE
Middle English, from Old English lafian, from Latin lavare
First Known Use: before 12th century
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