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weal

We found 11 definitions of weal from 5 different sources.

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What does weal mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun
weal - a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
  wale, welt, wheal
  trauma, harm, hurt, injury an emotional wound or shock often having long-lasting effects
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  • weal (Noun)
    Specifically, the general happiness of a community, country etc. often with qualifying word.
  • weal (Noun)
    A raised, longitudinal wound, usually purple, on the surface of flesh caused by stroke of rod or whip; a welt.
  • weal (Verb)
    To mark with stripes; to wale.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • weal (n.)
    The mark of a stripe. See Wale.
  • weal (v. t.)
    To mark with stripes. See Wale.
  • weal (adv.)
    A sound, healthy, or prosperous state of a person or thing; prosperity; happiness; welfare.
  • weal (adv.)
    The body politic; the state; common wealth.
  • weal (v. t.)
    To promote the weal of; to cause to be prosperous.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

  • weal
    A wicker basket used for catching eels.

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  • weal, noun, singular of weals.

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