laving

  • 1Laving — Lave Lave (l[=a]v), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Laved} (l[=a]vd); 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. [1913… …

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  • 2laving — v. wash; wash oneself; flow; draw out, pour (Archaic) …

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  • 3laving — …

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  • 4laving foundation — In law of evidence, the practice or requirement of introducing evidence of things necessary to make further evidence relevant, material or competent; e.g. the hypothetical question propounded before an expert is permitted to render his opinion.… …

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  • 5laving foundation — In law of evidence, the practice or requirement of introducing evidence of things necessary to make further evidence relevant, material or competent; e.g. the hypothetical question propounded before an expert is permitted to render his opinion.… …

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  • 6Baptism — • One of the Seven Sacraments of the Christian Church; frequently called the first sacrament , the door of the sacraments , and the door of the Church Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Baptism     Baptism …

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  • 7Lave — (l[=a]v), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Laved} (l[=a]vd); 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. [1913 Webster] His… …

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  • 8Laved — Lave Lave (l[=a]v), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Laved} (l[=a]vd); 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. [1913… …

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  • 9Translavation — Trans la*va tion, n. [Pref. trans + L. lavatio, onis, washing.] A laving or lading from one vessel to another. [Obs.] Holland. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 10lave — I. noun Etymology: Middle English (northern dialect), from Old English lāf; akin to Old English belīfan to remain more at leave Date: before 12th century chiefly dialect something that is left ; residue II. verb (laved; laving) …

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