Definitions for hail mary
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
Hail′ Mar′y(n.)
Category: Religion
Ref: Ave Maria.
Category: Sport
Origin of Hail Mary:
1300–50; ME, trans. of ML Ave Maria
Princeton's WordNet
Ave Maria, Hail Mary(noun)
a salutation to the Virgin Mary now used in prayers to her
Wiktionary
Hail Mary(Noun)
A prayer calling for the intercession of the Holy Mother, for Catholics an essential element of the rosary, and with use in certain other denominations.
Hail Mary(Noun)
A long forward pass with little chance of completion, typically used when time is running out and no other play is practical.
Hail Mary(Noun)
An act done in desperation, with only a very small chance of success.
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