Difference between Gail and Gale

What is the difference between Gail and Gale?

Gail as a proper noun is , a diminutive of abigail. while Gale as a noun is a very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm; number 7 through 9 winds on the 12-step beaufort scale.

Gail

Part of speech: proper noun

Definition: , a diminutive of Abigail. (given name) (A jargon in South Africa.)

Gale

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm; number 7 through 9 winds on the 12-step Beaufort scale.An outburst, especially of laughter.A light breeze.A periodic payment, such as is made of a rent or annuity.A shrub, sweet gale (Myrica gale) growing on moors and fens.

Example sentence: Right before 'Brian's Song' there was a period when I was very despondent, broke, depressed; my first marriage was on the rocks. The role of Gale Sayers had been cast with Lou Gossett, and then he hurt himself playing basketball. I was called in to read for the role. I was their last choice, and I knew it.

We hope you now know whether to use Gail or Gale in your sentence.

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