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n. A strong current of air; a wind between a stiff breeze and a hurricane. The most violent gales are called tempests. Gales have a velocity of from about eighteen ('moderate') to about eighty ('very heavy') miles an hour. A moderate current of air; a breeze. A state of excitement, passion, or hilarity. Topgallant gale (Naut.), one in which a ship may carry her topgallant sails.

 - vb. (Naut.) To sale, or sail fast.

 - n. A song or story.

 - vb. To sing.

 - n. (Bot.) A plant of the ...