Wale

Meaning

Noun

●

A

or low barrier.

●

A

in

or

, especially corduroy.

●

The

of fabric.

●

In Nautical:

A

or

of a

. (See

, chainwale)

●

A

used for

or

earth.

●

A

to a

of

to

them together and in position.

●

A

of a

collar.

●

A

or

on

by a

or whip.

●

In Northern England English & Scottish English:

Something

as being the best,

; choice.

Verb

●

To

the

in such a way

a

or welt.

●

To

a person, especially as

or

anger.

●

To give a

a

of

or welts.

●

In Northern England English & Scottish English:

To choose, select.

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Origin

wale

English

wale

Middle English (1100-1500)

val

Old Norse

walu

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

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