Hail Mary

Hail Mary
noun Etymology: translation of Medieval Latin Ave, Maria, from the opening words Date: 15th century 1. a Roman Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary that consists of salutations and a plea for her intercession 2. a long forward pass in football thrown into or near the end zone in a last-ditch attempt to score as time runs out

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  • Hail Mary — • Analysis of the prayer Ave Maria: origins and development Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Hail Mary     Hail Mary     † …   Catholic encyclopedia

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  • Hail Mary — 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 …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Hail Mary — Hail Marys N COUNT A Hail Mary is a prayer to the Virgin Mary that is said by Roman Catholics …   English dictionary

  • Hail Mary — ► NOUN (pl. Hail Marys) ▪ a prayer to the Virgin Mary used chiefly by Roman Catholics …   English terms dictionary

  • Hail Mary — n. pl. Hail Marys 1. see AVE MARIA ☆ 2. Football a play, usually used in desperation in the last seconds of a game or half, in which a long, high pass is thrown to any of several receivers in one area of the end zone …   English World dictionary

  • Hail Mary — The Hail Mary or Ave Maria (Latin) is a traditional Christian prayer asking for the intercession of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. The Hail Mary is used within Roman Catholicism, and it forms the basis of the Rosary. The prayer is also… …   Wikipedia

  • Hail Mary — 1. See Ave Maria. 2. Also called Hail Mary pass, Hail Mary play. a long forward pass in football, esp. as a last ditch attempt at the end of a game, where completion is considered unlikely. [1300 50; ME, trans. of ML Ave Maria] * * * Latin Ave… …   Universalium

  • Hail Mary — UK [ˌheɪl ˈmeərɪ] / US [ˌheɪl ˈmerɪ] noun [countable] Word forms Hail Mary : singular Hail Mary plural Hail Marys a Roman Catholic prayer to Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ …   English dictionary

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