AVE


Meaning of AVE in English

int. & n.

int. 1 welcome. 2 farewell.

n. 1 (in full Ave Maria) a prayer to the Virgin Mary, the opening line from Luke 1:28. Also called Hail Mary. 2 a shout of welcome or farewell.

[ ME f. L, 2nd sing. imper. of avere fare well ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.