vale
a valley.
the world, or mortal or earthly life: this vale of tears.
Origin of vale
1Words that may be confused with vale
- vale , veil
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How to use vale in a sentence
A beggar asking alms under the character of a poor scholar, a gentleman put the question, Quomodo vales?
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousCattle and kine were taken furtively or openly to these very hills and vales where Jim Lough now lived in quietude and peace.
David Lannarck, Midget | George S. HarneyMist on the face of the sea,Mist on the sodden land, Filling the vales as daylight fails,And blotting the desolate sand.
The Book of Humorous Verse | VariousNone of your vales, nor your dews and your roses—and your flowery fields, and your myrtle groves.
The Hubble-Shue | Christian CarstairsHe walks through the vales of Arcady, among pickles and cheeses.
By the Christmas Fire | Samuel McChord Crothers
British Dictionary definitions for vale (1 of 2)
/ (veɪl) /
a literary word for valley
Origin of vale
1British Dictionary definitions for vale (2 of 2)
/ Latin (ˈvɑːleɪ) /
farewell; goodbye
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