lave(noun, verb) noun1. (archaic or dialectal) The remainder, rest; that which is left, remnant; others. verb1. wash or flow against- the waves laved the shoreSimilar word(s): lap, washDefinition categories: change, flow2. cleanse (one's body) with soap and waterSimilar word(s): washDefinition categories: body, clean, cleanse3. wash one's face and handsDefinition categories: body, freshen, refresh, refreshen