English · Word Candidate

ave

/ˈɑːveɪ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: aves

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An Ave Maria.

Noun

Examples

Ye’ll come and find the place where I am lying And kneel and say an ave there for me.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A reverential salutation.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A reverential salutation.

Interjection

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

An Ave Maria.

Noun

Examples

Ogier, thinkiag it is the Virgin Mary, commences an Ave; but the lady tells him she is Morgue la faye, who at his birth had kissed him, and retained him for her loyal amoureux, though forgotten by him.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ave” mean?

An Ave Maria.

Is “ave” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.