Etymology

hal

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Today it means: A special temporary state of consciousness, generally understood to be the product of a Sufi's spiritual practices while on his way toward God. Full definition →

Arabic حَال
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hal · noun1

  1. Arabic · borrowed fromحَال
  2. Arabic · borrowed fromحَال
  3. English todayhal

Borrowed from Arabic حَال (ḥāl, literally “state, condition”).

Hal · proper noun2

A diminutive lambdacism of Harry (compare Sally from Sarah and Moll from Mary).

HAL · noun3

From the fictional HAL 9000.

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