Hēalth, n.

(hĕlth), n. [A-S. hāldh, from hāl, hale, sound, whole. See HALE.] 1. The state of being hale, sound, or whole, in body, mind, or soul; especially, the state of being free from physical pain or disease. Though health may be enjoyed without gratitude, it can not be sported with without loss, or regained by courage. Buckminster. 2. A wish of health and happiness. “Come, love and health to all.” Shak. To drink a health, to drink with the expression of a wish for the health and happiness of some other person.