Hail
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B2
/heɪl/
(hail)
calling out
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Hail' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hagol,' where 'hagol' meant 'hailstone.'
Historical Evolution
'Hagol' transformed into the Middle English word 'hail,' and eventually became the modern English word 'hail.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'hailstone,' but over time it evolved to include the meanings of greeting and 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.
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Verb 1
to greet or acclaim enthusiastically.
The crowd hailed the victorious team.
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Verb 2
to call out to someone to attract attention.
She hailed a taxi to get to the airport.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 23:36