GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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{ ‖Ave Maria , Ave Mary . } [From the first words of the Roman Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary; L. ave hail, Maria Mary.]
- A salutation and prayer to the Virgin Mary, as mother of God; -- used in the Roman Catholic church.1913 Webster
To number Ave Maries on his beads.
Shak.1913 Webster - A particular time (as in Italy, at the ringing of the bells about half an hour after sunset, and also at early dawn), when the people repeat the Ave Maria.1913 Webster
Ave Maria ! blessed be the hour !
Byron.1913 Webster
- A salutation and prayer to the Virgin Mary, as mother of God; -- used in the Roman Catholic church.