gale

  1. Noun.  (meteorology) A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm; number 7 through 9 winds on the 12-step Beaufort scale.
  2. Noun.  An outburst, especially of laughter.
  3. Noun.  (archaic) A light breeze.
  4. Noun.  (archaic) A periodic payment, such as is made of a rent or annuity.
  5. Noun.  A shrub, sweet gale (''Myrica gale'') growing on moors and fens.

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