laver

/ˈlɑːvə/

Etymology

Occupational surname for a washerman, from Anglo-Norman laver.

laver means A surname from Anglo-Norman. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 81 out of 100.

laver is pronounced /ˈlɑːvə/.

name

A red alga/seaweed, Porphyra umbilicalis (syn. Porphyra laciniata), eaten as a vegetable.“To roast a leg, haunch, or saddle of mutton. […] A modern refinement is to put laver in the dripping-pan, which, in basting, imparts a high gout; or a large saddle may be served over a pound and a half of laver, stewed in brown sauce with catsup and seasonings.”
Other seaweeds similar in appearance or use, especially
Other seaweeds similar in appearance or use, especially:; Porphyra vulgaris
Where one laves, a washroom, particularly a lavatorium, the washing area in a monastery.
That which laves, particularly a washbasin.“Infinit streames continually did well / Out of this fountaine, sweet and faire to see, / The which into an ample lauer fell […]”
One who laves: a washer.