weal (Meaning)

Wordnet

weal (n)

a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

Webster

weal (n.)

The mark of a stripe. See Wale.

Webster

weal (v. t.)

To mark with stripes. See Wale.

To promote the weal of; to cause to be prosperous.

Webster

weal (adv.)

A sound, healthy, or prosperous state of a person or thing; prosperity; happiness; welfare.

The body politic; the state; common wealth.

FAQs About the word weal

a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactionsThe mark of a stripe. See Wale., To mark with stripes. S

success, good, well-being, happiness, health, sake, interest,welfare, fitness,prosperity

ill-being, misery, unhappiness, ill-being, unsoundness, sadness, misery, sadness, suffering,suffering

The merchant peddled a salve known for its healing properties, claiming it could mend any weal.

The harsh winter wind left weals on her exposed skin as she ventured outside.

The old scar still bore witness to the weal inflicted decades ago.

The stinging nettle left painful weals on the hikers' legs.