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weal

noun

/wiːl/

Meaning

A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.

The charity worked for the common weal of the community.

common weal

welfare, prosperity, good, wellbeing

harm, misery, suffering

common weal, for the weal, promote weal

the highest point or final result of something

the ability to see or a mental image of something

a flat shape with three or more straight sides

The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.

a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine

a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee