Etymology · Proto-Germanic
*hailaz
6 English words descend from Proto-Germanic *hailaz, most common first.
- wholeEntire, undivided.
- holyDedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
- haleSound, entire, healthy; robust, not impaired.
- hailBalls or pieces of ice falling as precipitation, often in connection with a thunderstorm.
- hallowA saint; a holy person; an apostle.
- all hailUsed as a friendly or respectful salutation to acclaim, greet, or welcome someone: (I wish you) all health or good fortune!