verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:A certain aviant, his thoughts wandered while he sat waiting.

Definition:A noun form of the verb 'to be,' less commonly used. It is used in expressing someone in a state of being or existence.

From aviant

Example:One recognizes allusions to an old form of this chant, a deprecatory response to Te Deum, the popular Ave-Maria, which is here made to resound through the whole episode.

Definition:An old form of greeting, often sung in response to a 'Te Deum' hymn in Catholic countries or cultures, meaning 'Hail Mary'.

From ave-marie