Lave (lāv), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Laved (lāvd); p. pr. & vb. n. Laving.] [F. laver, L. lavare, akin to luere to wash, Gr. . Cf. Ablution, Deluge, Lavender, Lava, Lotion.] To wash; to bathe; as, “to lave a bruise”.
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His feet the foremost breakers lave. Byron.
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