hælu
Old English
noun
Definitions
- sound physical or spiritual health
- salvation, a cure, healing
- welfare, well-being, prosperity
Etymology
Inherited from Proto-Germanic *hailį̄ (salvation, health) suffix from Old English hāl (safe, healthy, whole).
Origin
Old English
hāl
Gloss
safe, healthy, whole
Concept
Semantic Field
Emotions and values
Ontological Category
Property
Kanji
健, 康