Looking for the meaning of the word LAVING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LAVING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Lave
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English lafian, from Latin lavare ‘to wash’; reinforced in Middle English by Old French laver
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
leɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
wash
Short Definition:wash
Examples:- she ran cold water in the basin, laving her face and hands
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