noun
weal
Weal (noun) means Money and possessions; riches.
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1
Money and possessions; riches.
2
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."
— Stanley J. Weyman, XIII. Peter Pauper (1919)
3
A benefit or advantage.
4
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."
— Colin Jones, The Great Nation (2002)
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English wele, from Old English wela (“wellness, welfare, prosperity, riches, well-being, wealth”), from Proto-West Germanic *welō, from Proto-Germanic *walô (“well-being, wellness, weal”). It is cognate with German Wohl, Danish vel and Swedish väl.
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What is the meaning of weal?
"weal" (noun) means money and possessions; riches.
What is another word for weal?
Other words for "weal" include wheal, wale, welt.
What is the opposite of weal?
The opposite of "weal" is woe.
What are the different meanings of weal?
"weal" has 3 main meanings: 1. Money and possessions; riches; 2. Wellbeing and prosperity; 3. A benefit or advantage.
