adj. 1.exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health hale n. 1.a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British 2.United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938) 3.prolific United States writer (1822-1909) hale v. 1.to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city" 2.draw slowly or heavily
