hail
|hail|
B2
/heɪl/
calling out
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hail' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hagol', where 'hagol' meant 'hail'.
Historical Evolution
'hagol' transformed into the Middle English word 'hail', and eventually became the modern English word 'hail'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'frozen rain', but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'greeting or acclaim'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
small balls or lumps of ice that fall from the sky during a storm.
The hail damaged the car's windshield.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to greet or acclaim enthusiastically.
The crowd hailed the victorious team.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40