Word Study
ave
CIDE DICTIONARY
ave, n. [L., hail.].
- An ave Maria. [1913 Webster]"He repeated Aves and Credos." [1913 Webster]
- A reverential salutation. [1913 Webster]"Their loud applause and aves vehement." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
ave, int. & n.
--int.
1 welcome.
2 farewell.
--n.
1 (in full Ave Maria) a prayer to the Virgin Mary, the opening line from Luke 1:28. Also called Hail Mary.
2 a shout of welcome or farewell.
--int.
1 welcome.
2 farewell.
--n.
1 (in full Ave Maria) a prayer to the Virgin Mary, the opening line from Luke 1:28. Also called Hail Mary.
2 a shout of welcome or farewell.
Etymology
ME f. L, 2nd sing. imper. of avere fare well
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