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Webster 1828 Edition


Heathful

HEATH'FUL

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Adj.
helth'ful. Being in a sound state, as a living or organized being; having the parts or organs entire,and their functions in a free, active and undisturbed operation; free from disease. We speak of a healthful body, a healthful person, a healthful plant.
1.
Serving to promote health; wholesome; salubrious; as a healthful air or climate; a healthful diet.
2.
Indicating health or soundness; as a healthful condition.
3.
Salutary; promoting spiritual health.
4.
Well disposed; favorable.
A healthful ear to hear. [Unusual.]