hale


Definition: Meaning of, hale in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / heɪl /

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  1. hale and hearty someone, especially an old person, who is hale and hearty is very healthy and active
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Hale


Definition: Meaning of, Hale in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / heɪl /

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  1. 1755-1776 a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been 'I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country'
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  2. 1822-1909 prolific United States writer
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  3. 1868-1938 united States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields
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Hale used in phrases

  • Edward Everett Hale (noun)
    1. 1822-1909 prolific United States writer
  • George Ellery Hale (noun)
    1. 1868-1938 united States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields
  • Hale, Nathan
    1. (1755-76) a US soldier who was caught by the British and hanged for being a SPY (= someone whose job is to find out secret information about an enemy) during the AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR . He is known for saying, before he was hanged, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country".
  • Nathan Hale (noun)
    1. 1755-1776 a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been 'I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country'
  • hale and hearty (adjective)
    1. alive, vigorous and doing well
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