Coughing.
Haling
HAY-ling
ˈheɪlɪŋ
Verb
Example Sentences
"He's haling bad."
"Been haling all night."
Etymology & History
North Somerset dialect word for coughing. Possibly from hale (to pull, drag) suggesting the effort of coughing. Regional verb.
Word Details
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Region
North Somerset
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Era
1800s
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Language
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Formality
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