A raised, longitudinal wound, usually purple, on the surface of flesh caused by a stroke of a rod or whip; a welt.
Boon, benefit.
Specifically, the general happiness of a community, country etc. (often with qualifying word).
Welfare, prosperity.
To mark with stripes; to wale.
A small raised swelling on the skin, often itchy, caused by a blow from a whip or an insect bite etc.
A mine.
Synonym of wale.