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| Hail Mar·y (plural Hail Mar·ys) |
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1. prayer invoking Virgin Mary's intercession: a Roman Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary based on Gabriel's and Elizabeth's greetings to her as recorded in the Gospel of Luke in the Bible. Churchgoers are often required to repeat the prayer as a penance, given in the sacrament of reconciliation.
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2. football last-minute pass: in football, a long high pass into the end zone, in an effort to score a touchdown before time runs out in the half or game
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3. last-ditch effort or plan: a proposition, plan, request, or effort that is made as a last resort or final recourse
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| [Translation of medieval Latin Ave, Maria, opening words of the prayer] |
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