ave

intj, noun — 4 senses

ave

intjalso spelled Ave

/ˈɑːveɪ/ · /ˈæveɪ/

Etymology From Latin ave.

1

A reverential salutation.

Ave

noun

1

An Ave Maria.

Ogier, thinkiag it is the Virgin Mary, commences an Ave; but the lady tells him she is Morgue la faye, who at his birth had kissed him, and retained him for her loyal amoureux, though forgotten by him.1828, Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology, volume I, London: William Harrison Ainsworth, page 78:

ave

noun

Etymology From Latin ave.

1

An Ave Maria.

Ye’ll come and find the place where I am lying And kneel and say an ave there for me.1913, “Danny Boy”, Frederic Weatherly (lyrics):

2

A reverential salutation.

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