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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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