gale

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

A strong current of air; a wind between a stiff breeze and a hurricane. The most violent gales are called tempests.

A song or story.

A plant of the genus Myrica, growing in wet places, and strongly resembling the bayberry. The sweet gale (Myrica Gale) is found both in Europe and in America.

The payment of a rent or annuity.

To sale, or sail fast.

To sing.