oaves

1 of 2
ˈōvz,
-və̇s

dialectal English variant of eaves

oaves

2 of 2
ˈōvz

archaic plural of oaf

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“Oaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oaves. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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