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hail

Meaning of “hail”

Sense 1: Frozen drops of precipitation. Sense 2: To fall or descend as hail. Sense 3: An exclamation of greeting or acclaim.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
39 occurrences35 verses11 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 9:18

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Luke 1:28
And the angel came in unto her, and said, hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 1:28 · retained source text

And the Angel came in vnto her, and said, Haile thou that art highly fauoured, the Lord is with thee: Blessed art thou among women.

1611 marginal noteOr, graciously accepted, or much graced, see verse 30.

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To pour down masses of ice or frozen vapors.

volume 1, leaf 875, column 2 (main_dictionary)