NAVE

nave

(noun) the central area of a church

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

nave (plural naves)

(architecture) The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances.

Etymology 2

Noun

nave (plural naves)

A hub of a wheel.

(obsolete) The navel.

Anagrams

• Evan, Neva, Vena, aven, neva, vane

Proper noun

Nave (plural Naves)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Nave is the 6819th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 4946 individuals. Nave is most common among White (82.43%) individuals.

Anagrams

• Evan, Neva, Vena, aven, neva, vane

Source: Wiktionary


Nave, n. Etym: [AS. nafu; akin to D. naaf, G. nabe, OHG. naba, Icel. nöf, Dan. nav, Sw. naf, Skr. nabhi nave and navel: cf. L. umbo boss of a shield. *260. Cf. Navel.]

1. The block in the center of a wheel, from which the spokes radiate, and through which the axle passes; -- called also hub or hob.

2. The navel. [Obs.] hak.

Nave, n. Etym: [F. nef, fr. L. navis ship, to which the church was often likened; akin to Gr. naca boat, G. nachen, Icel. nökkvi; cf. L. nare to swim, float. Cf. Nausea, Nautical, Naval.] (Arch.)

Definition: The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances, or, if there are no transepts, from the choir to the principal entrance, but not including the aisles.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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