idiom
hale and hearty
HAYL and HAR-tee
heɪl ænd ˈhɑːrtiListen
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Syllable breakdown
haleandhearty
Dictionary meaning
strong, healthy, and full of vigour, particularly used of older people who remain physically robust despite their age; hale derives from Old English hal meaning whole or sound, the same root as health and whole; the phrase celebrates physical vitality and is often used admiringly of elderly individuals who have maintained their strength and energy
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