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Meaning of weal

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

weal

Pronunciation:/wiːl/

noun

Definitions

  1. Wealth, riches.

  2. Welfare, prosperity.

  3. (by extension) Boon, benefit.

  4. Specifically, the general happiness of a community, country etc. (often with qualifying word).

weal

Pronunciation:/wiːl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A raised, longitudinal wound, usually purple, on the surface of flesh caused by a stroke of a rod or whip; a welt.

    Synonyms:wheal

verb

Definitions

  1. To mark with stripes; to wale.