hale
1Origin of hale
1Other words for hale
Opposites for hale
Other words from hale
- haleness, noun
Other definitions for hale (2 of 4)
to compel (someone) to go: to hale a man into court.
to haul; pull.
Origin of hale
2Other words from hale
- haler, noun
Other definitions for hale (3 of 4)
(in Hawaii) a simple thatched-roof dwelling.
Origin of hale
3Other definitions for Hale (4 of 4)
Edward Everett, 1822–1909, U.S. clergyman and author.
George El·ler·y [el-uh-ree], /ˈɛl ə ri/, 1868–1938, U.S. astronomer.
Sir Matthew, 1609–76, British jurist: Lord Chief Justice 1671–76.
Nathan, 1755–76, American soldier hanged as a spy by the British during the American Revolution.
Sarah Jo·se·pha [joh-see-fuh], /dʒoʊˈsi fə/, 1788–1879, U.S. editor and author.
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British Dictionary definitions for hale (1 of 3)
/ (heɪl) /
healthy and robust (esp in the phrase hale and hearty)
Scot and Northern English dialect whole
Origin of hale
1Derived forms of hale
- haleness, noun
British Dictionary definitions for hale (2 of 3)
/ (heɪl) /
(tr) to pull or drag; haul
Origin of hale
2Derived forms of hale
- haler, noun
British Dictionary definitions for Hale (3 of 3)
/ (heɪl) /
George Ellery. 1868–1938, US astronomer: undertook research into sunspots and invented the spectroheliograph
Sir Matthew. 1609–76, English judge and scholar; Lord Chief Justice (1671–76)
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