Hale, Sir Matthew — born Nov. 1, 1609, Alderley, Gloucestershire, Eng. died Dec. 25, 1676, Alderley British legal scholar. Orphaned at age 5, he planned to become a minister but ultimately chose the study of law. He defended Archbishop William Laud and other… … Universalium
HALE, SIR MATTHEW — Lord Chief Justice of England, born at Alderley, Gloucestershire: in 1629 he entered Lincoln s Inn after some years of roving and dissipation, and eight years later was called to the bar; as he held aloof from the strife between king and… … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Hale, Sir Matthew — (1609 1676) Jurist and miscellaneous writer, has left a great reputation as a lawyer and judge. Steering a neutral course during the political changes of his time, he served under the Protectorate and after the Restoration, and rose to be… … Short biographical dictionary of English literature
Hale — hale. interj. hala. * * * Hale, George Ellery * * * (as used in expressions) Hale, George E(llery) Hale, John Parker Hale, Nathan Hale, Sarah Josepha Hale, Sir Matthew … Enciclopedia Universal
Hale — /hayl/, n. 1. Edward Everett, 1822 1909, U.S. clergyman and author. 2. George Ellery /el euh ree/, 1868 1938, U.S. astronomer. 3. Sir Matthew, 1609 76, British jurist: Lord Chief Justice 1671 76. 4. Nathan, 1755 76, American soldier hanged as a… … Universalium
sir — /serr/, n. 1. a respectful or formal term of address used to a man: No, sir. 2. (cap.) the distinctive title of a knight or baronet: Sir Walter Scott. 3. (cap.) a title of respect for some notable personage of ancient times: Sir Pandarus of Troy … Universalium
Matthew — /math yooh/, n. 1. one of the four Evangelists, a customs collector from Capernaum, summoned to be one of the 12 apostles: originally called Levi. Matt. 9:9 13. 2. the first Gospel. Abbr.: Matt. 3. a male given name. * * * (as used in… … Universalium
Matthew — (as used in expressions) Arnold, Matthew Barrie, Sir James (Matthew) Boulton, Matthew Flinders, Matthew Hale, Sir Matthew Lewis, Matthew Gregory Meselson, Matthew Stanley Perry, Matthew C(albraith) Petrie, Sir (William Matthew) Flinders Ridgway,… … Enciclopedia Universal
sir — (Voz inglesa.) ► sustantivo masculino Tratamiento honorífico empleado por los británicos. * * * sir (ingl.; pronunc. [ser]) m. *Tratamiento de respeto usado en Inglaterra delante de un nombre de hombre o para dirigirse a la persona de que se… … Enciclopedia Universal
hale — hale1 haleness, n. /hayl/, adj., haler, halest. free from disease or infirmity; robust; vigorous: hale and hearty men in the prime of life. [bef. 1000; ME (north); OE hal WHOLE] Syn. 1. sound, healthy … Universalium
