Heal, (hl), v. t. [See Hele.] To cover, as a roof, with tiles, slate,
lead, or the like. [Obs.]
Heal, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Healed (hld); p. pr. & vb. n. Healing.] [OE.
helen, hÊlen, AS. hlan, fr. hl hale, sound, whole; akin to OS. hlian,
D. heelen, G. heilen, Goth. hailjan. See Whole.] 1. To make hale,
sound, or whole; to cure of a disease, wound, or other derangement; to
restore to soundness or health.
Speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.
Matt. viii. 8.
2. To remove or subdue; to cause to pass away; to cure; -- said of a
disease or a wound.