hail mary

Noun
Synonyms: Ave MariaHail Mary

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. a salutation to the Virgin Mary now used in prayers to herSynonyms: Ave MariaHail Mary
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Hail \Hail\, interj. [See Hail, v. t.] An exclamation of respectful or reverent salutation, or, occasionally, of familiar greeting. "Hail, brave friend." --Shak. [1913 Webster]

All hail. See in the Vocabulary.

Hail Mary, a form of prayer made use of in the Roman Catholic Church in invocation of the Virgin. See Ave Maria. [1913 Webster]

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