weal /wiːl/noun 5verb 1forms 3 noun5 •A raised, longitudinal wound, usually purple, on the surface of flesh caused by a stroke of a rod or whip; a welt.He turned as I struck him and fired full into my face, and the bullet left a weal across my cheek which will mark me to my dying day. — 1892 •Specifically, the general happiness of a community, country etc. (often with qualifying word).Yet never was there a time when it more concerned the public weal, that the character of the parliament should stand high. — 1849 •(literary) Welfare, prosperity.Therefore for Gods loue, and as we loue the weale of our Soules and Bodies, let us so behaue our selues, as we may be at peace with God, and may finde grace in the Eyes of this People. — 1627 •Boon, benefit. •(no longer used) Wealth, riches. verb1 •To mark with stripes; to wale. formswealed · wealing · weals
