haled

Variant of hale

hale definition

hale (hāl)

adjective haler hal′er, halest hal′·est

sound in body; vigorous and healthy: now said esp. of older persons

Etymology: northern ME hal, same as Midland hool (see whole) < OE hal, sound, healthy

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