Definitions of Hale:

  • noun:   prolific United States writer (1822-1909)
  • noun:   United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938)
  • noun:   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' (1755-1776)
  • verb:   to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"
  • verb:   draw slowly or heavily
  • adjective:   exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
    Example: "Hale and hearty"
  • name:  A surname (common: 1 in 2702 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #296)