Laver Definition

lāvər
noun
A large basin to wash in.
Webster's New World
A large basin used for ceremonial washing by priests of the ancient Jewish Temple.
Webster's New World
Water or any cleansing liquid.
Webster's New World
Any of various large, edible, ribbonlike seaweeds.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • Rodney George Laver
  • Rod Laver
  • red laver
  • sea-lettuce

Origin of Laver

  • Middle English water pitcher from Old French laveoir probably from Late Latin lavātōrium lavatory

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old French laveoir, from Latin lavatorium. Compare lavatory.

    From Wiktionary

  • Middle English a water plant from Old English læfer from Latin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin (see below).

    From Wiktionary

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