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hail

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Hail means to greet or acclaim enthusiastically, often used in poetry to welcome or celebrate a person or event.

Detailed Definition
The term 'hail' is an archaic expression used to greet or pay tribute to someone. In the poem, it serves as a farewell gesture, conveying respect and affection for the deceased, marking the end of their journey.
Example
Example in poetry:
"Brother, hail and farewell!" (to greet, acclaim); "Hail to the conquering hero" (triumphal); "Hail, bright morning!" (personification); "They hailed him as king" (recognition); "Hail, Muse, inspire my song" (invocation)
Additional Notes
The use of 'hail' adds a formal and respectful tone to the farewell, enhancing the emotional weight of the poem.; Found in the poem, E. T. by Richard Aldington
Other Meanings of “hail”
Also Known As
greeting call salutation hail fellow joyful welcome Fusillade Volley
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