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nave
[ neyv ]
/ neɪv /
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noun
the principal longitudinal area of a church, extending from the main entrance or narthex to the chancel, usually flanked by aisles of less height and breadth: generally used only by the congregation.
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Origin of nave
First recorded in 1665–75; from Medieval Latin nāvis,Latin: “ship”; so called from the resemblance in shape
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH nave
knave, naveWords nearby nave
Navaratri, Nav. Arch., navarin, Navarino, Navarre, nave, navel, navel-gazing, navel ill, navel orange, navelwort
Other definitions for nave (2 of 2)
Nav. E.
abbreviation
Naval Engineer.
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British Dictionary definitions for nave (1 of 2)
nave1
/ (neɪv) /
noun
the central space in a church, extending from the narthex to the chancel and often flanked by aisles
Word Origin for nave
C17: via Medieval Latin from Latin nāvis ship, from the similarity of shape
British Dictionary definitions for nave (2 of 2)
nave2
/ (neɪv) /
noun
the central block or hub of a wheel
Word Origin for nave
Old English nafu, nafa; related to Old High German naba
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