[health] n, often attrib [ME helthe, fr. OE haelth, fr. hal] (bef. 12c) 1 a: the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit; esp: freedom from physical disease or pain b: the general condition of the body "in poor ~" "enjoys good ~"
2. a: flourishing condition: well-being "defending the ~ of the beloved oceans --Peter Wilkinson" b: general condition or state "poor economic ~"
3: a toast to someone's health or prosperity