| Gale (gale) |
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| n. | (g l) |
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| Gale |
| [Prob. of Scand.
origin; cf. Dan. gal furious, Icel. galinn, cf. Icel.
gala to sing, AS. galan to sing, Icel. galdr
song, witchcraft, AS. galdor charm, sorcery, E.
nightingale; also, Icel. gj***o |
A
strong current of air; a wind between a stiff breeze and a hurricane.
The most violent gales are called tempests.
A moderate current of air; a
breeze.
A state of excitement, passion, or
hilarity.
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| Gale (gale) |
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| v. i. | (?) |
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| Gale |
| (Naut.) |
|
A plant of the genus Myrica,
growing in wet places, and strongly resembling the bayberry. The
sweet gale (Myrica Gale) is found both in Europe and in
America.
|
The
payment of a rent or annuity.
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