hale

hale · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    (archaic or literary) Strong and healthy, especially in old age.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hale and hearty — in good health, especially despite old age

Related words

Antonyms: frail, sickly, weak
See also: healthy, hearty, whole
Synonyms: healthy, hearty, robust

Etymology

From Old English hal ("whole, healthy"), related to whole and heal.