strong gale

noun

: wind having a speed of 47 to 54 miles (75 to 87 kilometers) per hour see Beaufort Scale Table

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of strong gale was circa 1867

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“Strong gale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20gale. Accessed 20 May. 2024.

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