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Definition of Hail mary
1. Noun. A salutation to the Virgin Mary now used in prayers to her.
Definition of Hail mary
1. Noun. (Roman Catholicism lang=en) 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. ¹
2. Noun. (American football) A long forward pass with little chance of completion, typically used when time is running out and no other play is practical. ¹
3. Noun. (context: by extension) An act done in desperation, with only a very small chance of success. ¹
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