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from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

n. Soundness of body; that condition of a living organism and of its various parts and functions which conduces to efficient and prolonged life; a normal bodily condition.

n. In an extended use, the general condition of the body with reference to the degree of soundness and vigor, whether normal or impaired: as, good health; ill health; how is your health?

n. Natural vigor of the faculties; moral or intellectual soundness.

n. Power of healing, or giving health; capacity for restoring, strengthening, enlightening, purifying, etc.: chiefly in Scripture.

n. A salutation or a toast; an invocation of health and happiness for another: as, to drink a health to one.

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