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From our dictionary:hale
Pronunciation: (hAl), [key]
—adj., hal•er, hal•est.
free from disease or infirmity; robust; vigorous: hale and hearty men in the prime of life.
hale
Pronunciation: (hAl), [key]
—v.t., haled, hal•ing.
1. to compel (someone) to go: to hale a man into court.
2. to haul; pull.
ha•le
Pronunciation: (hä'lA), [key]
—n.
(in Hawaii) a simple thatched-roof dwelling.
Hale
Pronunciation: (hAl), [key]
—n.
1. Edward Everett, 1822–1909, U.S. clergyman and author.
2. George El•ler•y Pronunciation: (el'u-rE), [key] 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 Pronunciation: (jO-sE'fu), [key] 1788–1879, U.S. editor and author.
