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nave
[neyv] 
–noun
| the principal longitudinal area of a church, extending from the main entrance or narthex to the chancel, usually flanked by aisles of less height and breadth: generally used only by the congregation. |
Origin:
1665–75; < ML nāvis, L: ship; so called from the resemblance in shape
1665–75; < ML nāvis, L: ship; so called from the resemblance in shape
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| nave 1 (nāv) n. The central part of a church, extending from the narthex to the chancel and flanked by aisles. [Medieval Latin nāvis, from Latin, ship (from its shape); see nāu- in Indo-European roots.] |
| nave 2 (nāv) n. The hub of a wheel. [Middle English, from Old English nafu; see nobh- in Indo-European roots.] |
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