the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. An ave Maria.
n. A reverential salutation.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Hail! Also, farewell!
n. An Ave Maria (which see, under ave, interj.).
n. A salutation.
A contraction of Avenue (in an address).
Word Usage
"Women are too soft about th ’eart to ‘ave the running of a grand place like Ringwood and to ’ave their fingers in such a deep purse as Morris’s was.”"