What does pavé mean?
Pavé means (cricket, informal) Clipping of pavilion..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(cricket, informal) Clipping of pavilion..
“It′s no good hanging around here. I vote we nip round to the back of the pav,” Jennings suggested. “We might be able to see Mr Findlater and wave to him through the window.” They scurried round to the rear of the building where a row of windows overlooked a deserted part of the cricket ground.
Up goes the finger and the Dodo snaps to attention, rams the bat under his arm (subaltern with swagger stick) and retreats to the pav with a slowness intended as silent comment on a poor decision.
One of the most enjoyable drinking experiences in town can be had on a pleasant summer′s day on the balcony of the Pav, the cricket pavilion overlooking Trinity′s playing fields.
Bert Sachse experimented for a month to create the perfect pav.
I′m totally biased but I think this is the best pav in the world. It also does nothing to clear up the argument that the pav is in fact from New Zealand and not Australia.
Pavlova, named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, is still just about the most popular party dessert in Australia.[…]The following recipe was given to me by a churchgoer who won acclaim for her ‘pavs’ and made at least five a week for members of the congregation.
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Pavé means (cricket, informal) Clipping of pavilion..
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“It′s no good hanging around here. I vote we nip round to the back of the pav,” Jennings suggested. “We might be able to see Mr Findlater and wave to him through the window.” They scurried round to the rear of the building where a row of windows overlooked a deserted part of the cricket ground.
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