weal

Meanings

• noun

  A sign of good health or prosperity, especially in the form of a smooth, round patch of skin.

  - "After a long illness, the patient's weal was a welcome sight."
  - "The baby's weals were covered with a protective ointment."

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Pronunciation

1. /wiːl/
   
   
   
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2. /wiːl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

wheal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with weal
valley , melly , jelly , quelly

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Variants

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weal , weals

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Etymology

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Old English wēal, from wēlan to roll, wave.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'weal' is also used in heraldry to represent a round shield.

2. In Old Norse mythology, the god Odin was depicted with a weal on his forehead.

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Related Concepts

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1. prosperity: Weal is closely related to the concept of prosperity, as both refer to good fortune and well-being.

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Culture

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In Old English literature, the term 'weal' was used metaphorically to represent prosperity and good fortune.

How to Memorize "weal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a smooth, round patch of skin, like a coin, to remember the meaning of weal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'weal' with good health and prosperity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Wealthy Elephants Always Live' to remember the meaning of weal.

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