gale

1. n. A strong current of air; a wind between a stiff breeze and a hurricane. The most violent gales are called tempests. Source: opted

2. n. A moderate current of air; a breeze. Source: opted

3. n. A state of excitement, passion, or hilarity. Source: opted

4. v. i. To sale, or sail fast. Source: opted

5. n. A song or story. Source: opted

6. v. i. To sing. Source: opted

7. n. 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. Source: opted

8. n. The payment of a rent or annuity. Source: opted

9. n. a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale Source: wordnet

10. 1. A strong current of air; a wind between a stiff breeze and a hurricane. The most violent gales are called tempests. Note: Gales have a velocity of from about eighteen ("moderate") to about eighty ("very heavy") miles an our. Sir. W. S. Harris. 2. A moderate current of air; a breeze. A little gale will soon disperse that cloud. Shak. And winds of gentlest gale Arabian odors fanned From their soft wings. Milton. 3. A state of excitement, passion, or hilarity. The ladies, laughing heartily, were fast getting into what, in New England, is sometimes called a gale. Brooke (Eastford). Topgallant gale (Naut.), one in which a ship may carry her topgallant sails. To sale, or sail fast. A song or story. [Obs.] Toone. To sing. [Obs.] "Can he cry and gale." Court of Love. 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. [Eng.] Mozley & W. Gale day, the day on which rent or interest is due. Source: webster

11. n:100 n. a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale Source: ecdict

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