dove
1. dove \'d*v\ n [ME, fr. (assumed) OE du-fe; akin to OHG tu-ba dove, and prob]. to OE de-af deaf 1: any of numerous pigeons; esp : a small wild pigeon 2: a pure and gentle woman or child 2. dove \'do-v\ past of DIVE
Webster's English Dictionary1. dove \'d*v\ n [ME, fr. (assumed) OE du-fe; akin to OHG tu-ba dove, and prob]. to OE de-af deaf 1: any of numerous pigeons; esp : a small wild pigeon 2: a pure and gentle woman or child 2. dove \'do-v\ past of DIVE