Hail Mary
Share:
Tweet n. pl. Hail Marys 1. Roman Catholic Church A prayer based on the greetings of Gabriel and Saint Elizabeth to the Virgin Mary. Also called Ave Maria. 2. Football A long pass thrown in desperation, especially near the end of a game. |
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright ©2022 by HarperCollins Publishers. All rights reserved.