What does hale mean?
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From our dictionary:hale
Pronunciation: (hAl), [key] 
—adj.,  hal•er, hal•est. 
free from disease or infirmity; robust; vigorous: hale and hearty men in the prime of life. 
You are correct!
From our dictionary:hale
Pronunciation: (hAl), [key] 
—adj.,  hal•er, hal•est. 
free from disease or infirmity; robust; vigorous: hale and hearty men in the prime of life.