belaveEtymologyFrom Middle English bilaven (“to wash all over”), from bi-, be- + laven (“to wash, pour water on”), equivalent to be- + lave.belave means To lave or wash about; wash all over; wash. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.verbTo lave or wash about; wash all over; wash.to remain, continue; to belayto be alive