GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 4 definitions 

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    Lave , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Laved ; 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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    Lave, v. i. To bathe; to wash one's self.
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    In her chaste current oft the goddess laves.
    Pope.

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    Lave, v. t. [OE. laven. See Lavish.] To lade, dip, or pour out. [Obs.]
    Dryden.

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    Lave, n. [AS. lāf the remainder, what is left. √119. See Leave.] The remainder; others. [Scot.]
    Bp. Hall.

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