I. ˈhāəl adjective
Etymology: partly from Middle English (northern) hale, from Old English hāl; partly from Middle English hail, from Old Norse heill — more at whole
Date: before 12th century
: free from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound ; also : retaining exceptional health and vigor
a hale and hearty old man
Synonyms: see healthy
II. transitive verb
( haled ; hal·ing )
Etymology: Middle English halen, from Anglo-French haler, aler — more at haul
Date: 13th century
1. : haul , pull
2. : to compel to go