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Määritelmät

Substantiivit

1. (Christianity) A prayer, of established or conventional wording, calling for the intercession of the Virgin Mary.
2. (figurative, usually attributive, US) A risky last-ditch effort with great benefit but little chance of success; one whose success would require divine intervention; a Hail Mary pass.

Verbit

1. (often reflexive) To pray by saying a Hail Mary.