Erin McKean Quote
La·ver 2 n. ARCHAIC or POETIC/LITERARY a basin or similar container used for washing oneself. (in biblical use) a large brass bowl for the ritual ablutions of Jewish priests. Middle English: from Old French laveoir, from late Latin lavatorium 'place for washing' (see LAVATORY). Linked entries: LAVATORY ■ lav·ish adj. sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious: a lavish banquet. - (of a person) very generous or extravagant: he was lavish with his hospitality. - spent or given in profusion: lavish praise. See note at PROFUSE. ■ v. [trans.] (lavish something
Erin McKean
La·ver 2 n. ARCHAIC or POETIC/LITERARY a basin or similar container used for washing oneself. (in biblical use) a large brass bowl for the ritual ablutions of Jewish priests. Middle English: from Old French laveoir, from late Latin lavatorium 'place for washing' (see LAVATORY). Linked entries: LAVATORY ■ lav·ish adj. sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious: a lavish banquet. - (of a person) very generous or extravagant: he was lavish with his hospitality. - spent or given in profusion: lavish praise. See note at PROFUSE. ■ v. [trans.] (lavish something
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