vale
/veɪl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: vales
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A valley.
Noun
Examples
In those fair vales, by nature form'd to please, / Where Guadalquiver serpentines with ease,
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Farewell.
Interjection
Examples
Vale, Sarah Smith
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “vale” mean?
A valley.
Is “vale” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.