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Hail mary Common

Origin: Latin suffix -ary

Hail mary has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Phrase

Definitions
Noun
1

a salutation to the Virgin Mary now used in prayers to her

2

A prayer calling for the intercession of the Virgin Mary.

Verb
1

To pray by saying a Hail Mary.

Adjective
1

Desperate; riskily attempting to salvage a dire situation

Phrase
1

salutation and prayer to the Virgin Mary, as mother of Jesus Christ

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