Definition of "ave" []

• An expression of greeting or farewell. (noun)
• Roman Catholic Church Ave Maria. (noun)

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• "Women are too soft about th ’eart to ‘ave the running of a grand place like Ringwood and to ’ave their fingers in such a deep purse as Morris’s was.”"
• "My thoughts exactly! although, La Paloma on 45th close to 9th ave is damn good."
• "I second that NYCGuy. 2nd ave is a bit too far from 6th."