Weal ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Weal ( noun )

1. A raised mark on the skin caused by a blow or pressure.
2. A state of well-being or prosperity.
3. A ridge of raised land.

Origin:

Middle english welle, from old english wiell; akin to old high german wella wave.

Examples:

1. He had a weal on his cheek from where she had hit him.
2. The country was enjoying a period of weal.
3. The weal of the land rose to a gentle hill.

(As a verb)

Weal ( verb )

1. A raised mark on the skin caused by a blow or pressure.
2. A state of well-being or prosperity.
3. A ridge of raised land.

Origin:

Middle english welle, from old english wiell; akin to old high german wella wave.

Examples:

1. He had a weal on his cheek from where she had hit him.
2. The country was enjoying a period of weal.
3. The weal of the land rose to a gentle hill.