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Etymology · Proto-West Germanic

*all

2 English words descend from Proto-West Germanic *all, most common first.

allEvery individual or anything of the given class, with no exceptions (the noun or noun phrase denoting the class must be plural or uncountable).
all hailUsed as a friendly or respectful salutation to acclaim, greet, or welcome someone: (I wish you) all health or good fortune!