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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