English Explanatory Dictionary

belave

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To lave or wash about; wash all over; wash.
verb
  1. to remain, continue; to belay
  2. to be alive

Word forms

belave belaves belaving belaved

Etymology

From Middle English bilaven (“to wash all over”), from bi-, be- + laven (“to wash, pour water on”), equivalent to be- + lave.

Related words

belive
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