Weal

(n.) The mark of a stripe. See Wale.

Weal - Other Definitions

(n.) The mark of a stripe. See Wale.
(v. t.) To mark with stripes. See Wale.
(adv.) A sound, healthy, or prosperous state of a person or thing; prosperity; happiness; welfare.
(adv.) The body politic; the state; common wealth.
(v. t.) To promote the weal of; to cause to be prosperous.