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laver (1)

la·ver [ láyvər ] (plural la·vers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. Jewish ceremonial basin: a large basin for ritual washing in the temple in Jerusalem and in modern synagogues

2. washbasin: a basin to wash in ( archaic )

[14th century. Via Old French laveor< late Latin lavatorium (see lavatory)]
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