Definition of "Hale" :

noun: prolific United States writer (1822-1909)

noun: United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938)

noun: a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)

verb: draw slowly or heavily

verb: to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

adjective: exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health

"Hale and hearty."