definition of
hale

[1] #1 hale n. [Hale, Nathan Hale] 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). wn

[2] #2 hale v. [coerce, squeeze, pressure, force] to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"; "He squeezed her for information". wn

[3] #3 hale s. [whole] exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health; "hale and hearty"; "whole in mind and body"; "a whole person again". wn

[4] #4 hale n. [Hale, George Ellery Hale] United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938). wn

[5] #5 hale v. [haul, cart, drag] draw slowly or heavily; "haul stones"; "haul nets". wn