1. n. archaic or poet. (except in place-names) a valley (Vale of the White Horse).
Phrases and idioms:
vale of tears literary the world as a scene of life, trouble, etc.
Etymology: ME f. OF val f. L vallis, valles 2. int. & n.
--int. farewell.
--n. a farewell.
Etymology: L, imper. of valere be well or strong