Old English

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Etymology

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From Proto-West Germanic *hailī, equivalent to hāl +‎ -u.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈxæː.lu/, [ˈhæː.lu]

Noun

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hǣlu f

  1. sound physical or spiritual health
  2. salvation, a cure, healing
  3. welfare, well-being, prosperity

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