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Hale

[heyl]
–noun
1. Edward Everett, 1822–1909, U.S. clergyman and author.
2. George El⋅ler⋅y [el-uh-ree] , 1868–1938, U.S. astronomer.
3. Sir Matthew, 1609–76, British jurist: Lord Chief Justice 1671–76.
4. Nathan, 1755–76, American soldier hanged as a spy by the British during the American Revolution.
5. Sarah Jo⋅se⋅pha [joh-see-fuh] , 1788–1879, U.S. editor and author.
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hale  (v.)
"drag, summon," c.1205, from O.Fr. haler "to pull, haul," from Frank. *halon or O.Du. halen, both from P.Gmc.; probably also from O.E. geholian "obtain" (see haul).
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