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.