lave
1to wash; bathe.
(of a river, sea, etc.) to flow along, against, or past; wash.
Obsolete. to ladle; pour or dip with a ladle.
Archaic. to bathe.
Origin of lave
1Other words from lave
- un·laved, adjective
- un·lav·ing, adjective
Words Nearby lave
Other definitions for lave (2 of 3)
the remainder; the rest.
Origin of lave
2Other definitions for lave (3 of 3)
(of ears) large and drooping.
Origin of lave
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How to use lave in a sentence
If that's th' kind iv job a sultan has, I'll lave it f'r anny wan to take that wants it.
Mr. Dooley Says | Finley DunneAv this is Warter Pocket Canyon, we may not be able to foind this pass if we lave it.
Frank Merriwell's Bravery | Burt L. StandishWhin they come to see if he was dead, he got up, an' says he: 'lave me at him.'
Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War | Finley Peter DunneIf you do, then I'll lave the chapel on the spot, and maybe you won't see me agin.
My New Curate | P.A. SheehanFor the love of God, your reverence, would you lave me put my cap under my knees?
My New Curate | P.A. Sheehan
British Dictionary definitions for lave
/ (leɪv) /
an archaic word for wash
Origin of lave
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