gale
1. gale \'ga-(*)l\ n [origin unknown] 1a: a strong current of air; specif : a wind of from 32 to 63 miles per hour archaic 1b: BREEZE 2: an emotional outburst : GUST 2. gale n [prob. alter. of 1gavel] Brit : a periodical payment of rent
Webster's English Dictionary1. gale \'ga-(*)l\ n [origin unknown] 1a: a strong current of air; specif : a wind of from 32 to 63 miles per hour archaic 1b: BREEZE 2: an emotional outburst : GUST 2. gale n [prob. alter. of 1gavel] Brit : a periodical payment of rent