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weal in Irish

weal in Irish is léas — weal means money and possessions; riches.

weal in Irish

léas
noun
A raised, longitudinal wound, usually purple, on the surface of flesh caused by a stroke of a rod or whip; a welt.

What does "weal" mean?

  1. noun Money and possessions; riches.
  2. noun Wellbeing and prosperity.
    "It seemed so plain that if the workman had his master’s profit at heart, and the master were as anxious for the weal of his men, the interests of the two would be one."
  3. noun A benefit or advantage.
  4. noun Specifically, the overall wellbeing of a community, nation, or similar group, often used with a qualifying word.
    "Louis could aim to restyle himself the first among citizens, viewing virtuous attachment to the public weal as his most important kingly duty."
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weal in a sentence

  • It seemed so plain that if the workman had his master’s profit at heart, and the master were as anxious for the weal of his men, the interests of the two would be one.
  • Louis could aim to restyle himself the first among citizens, viewing virtuous attachment to the public weal as his most important kingly duty.

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What is "weal" in Irish?
"weal" in Irish is léas. weal means: Money and possessions; riches.
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