Definition of wale

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Wale (n.) A ridge or streak rising above the surface, as of cloth; hence, the texture of cloth..

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Damsel :: Damsel (n.) A young person, either male or female, of noble or gentle extraction; as, Damsel Pepin; Damsel Richard, Prince of Wales..
Jumper :: Jumper (n.) A name applied in the 18th century to certain Calvinistic Methodists in Wales whose worship was characterized by violent convulsions.
Weal :: Weal (v. t.) To mark with stripes. See Wale.
Setewale :: Setewale (n.) See Cetewale.
Gwiniad :: Gwiniad (n.) A fish (Coregonus ferus) of North Wales and Northern Europe, allied to the lake whitefish; -- called also powan, and schelly..
Netting :: Netting (n.) A network of ropes used for various purposes, as for holding the hammocks when not in use, also for stowing sails, and for hoisting from the gunwale to the rigging to hinder an enemy from boarding..
Princess :: Princess (n.) The consort of a prince; as, the princess of Wales..
Portoise :: Portoise (n.) The gunwale of a ship.
Wheal :: Wheal (n.) A more or less elongated mark raised by a stroke; also, a similar mark made by any cause; a weal; a wale..
Oarlock :: Oarlock (n.) The notch, fork, or other device on the gunwale of a boat, in which the oar rests in rowing. See Rowlock..
Principality :: Principality (n.) The territory or jurisdiction of a prince; or the country which gives title to a prince; as, the principality of Wales..
Wale :: Wale (n.) A ridge or streak rising above the surface, as of cloth; hence, the texture of cloth..
Coracle :: Coracle (n.) A boat made by covering a wicker frame with leather or oilcloth. It was used by the ancient Britons, and is still used by fisherman in Wales and some parts of Ireland. Also, a similar boat used in Thibet and in Egypt..
Welsh :: Welsh (n.) The natives or inhabitants of Wales.
Marchman :: Marchman (n.) A person living in the marches between England and Scotland or Wales.
Tithe :: Tithe (n.) A tenth; the tenth part of anything; specifically, the tenthpart of the increase arising from the profits of land and stock, allotted to the clergy for their support, as in England, or devoted to religious or charitable uses. Almost all the tithes of England and Wales are commuted by law into rent charges..
Whala :: Whala (v. t.) To lash with stripes; to wale; to thrash; to drub.
Cantref :: Cantref (n.) A district comprising a hundred villages, as in Wales..
Thole :: Thole (n.) A wooden or metal pin, set in the gunwale of a boat, to serve as a fulcrum for the oar in rowing..
Dolphin :: Dolphin (n.) A permanent fender around a heavy boat just below the gunwale.
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