gales

/G EY1 L Z/

noun

1
A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm; number 7 through to 9 winds on the 12-step Beaufort scale.
“It's blowing a gale outside.”
2
An outburst, especially of laughter.
“a gale of laughter”
3
A light breeze.
4
A song or story.

noun

1
A periodic payment, such as is made of a rent or annuity.
“Gale day - the day on which rent or interest is due.”

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