Definition for HAIL

HAIL, v. [an exclamation, or rather a verb in the imperative mode, being the adjective hail, used as a verb.]

Hail, be well; be in health; health to you; a term of salutation, equivalent to L. salve, salvete. Hail, hail, brave friend. Shak.

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