hale

n. a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776) n. United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938) n. prolific United States writer (1822-1909) s. exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health