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View synonyms for gale
gale
1[ geyl ]
gale
2[ geyl ]
noun
Gale
3[ geyl ]
noun
- Zo·na [zoh, -n, uh], 1874–1938, U.S. novelist, short-story writer, playwright, and poet.
- a female or male given name.
gale
1/ ɡeɪl /
noun
- a strong wind, specifically one of force seven to ten on the Beaufort scale or from 45 to 90 kilometres per hour
- often plural a loud outburst, esp of laughter
- archaic.a gentle breeze
gale
2/ ɡeɪl /
noun
- short for sweet gale
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gale1
First recorded in 1540–50; perhaps from Scandinavian; compare Norwegian dialect geil “uproar, unrest, boiling”
Origin of gale2
before 1000; Middle English gail, Old English gagel; cognate with German Gagel
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gale1
C16: of unknown origin
Origin of gale2
Old English gagel; related to Middle Low German gagel
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Example Sentences
Additionally, winds over the water may reach gale force at times creating dangerous boating conditions.
From Los Angeles Times
Status red gale warnings have ended in the Republic of Ireland.
From BBC
It meant we can have a good look at the scenes outside, and get an idea of how ferocious the gales were - while remaining sheltered.
From BBC
Roads have been closed, trains cancelled and schools shut as severe gale force winds hit the north-east of England and Cumbria.
From BBC
Thousands of people are without power and 45 schools will remain closed on Friday as Storm Éowyn brings severe gales.
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