Hail Mary

Hail Mary

noun

Definition of HAIL MARY

1

: a Roman Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary that consists of salutations and a plea for her intercession

2

: a long forward pass in football thrown into or near the end zone in a last-ditch attempt to score as time runs out

Examples of HAIL MARY

1. He threw up a Hail Mary at the end of the first half.

Origin of HAIL MARY

translation of Medieval Latin Ave, Maria, from the opening words

First Known Use: 15th century

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