Pronunciation : Lave
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [F. laver, L. lavare, akin to luere to wash, Gr. Ablution, Deluge, Lavender, Lava, Lotion.]
Definition : Defn: To wash; to bathe; as, to lave a bruise. His feet the foremost breakers lave. Byron.
t. [imp. & p. p. Laved; p. pr. & vb. n. Laving.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Lave
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To bathe; to wash one's self. In her chaste current oft the goddess laves. Pope.
i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Lave
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [OE. laven. See Lavish.]
Definition : Defn: To lade, dip, or pour out. [Obs.] Dryden.
t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Lave
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [AS. laf the remainder, what is left. Leave.]
Definition : Defn: The remainder; others. [Scot.] Bp. Hall.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913