fresh gale
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of fresh gale
First recorded in 1575–85
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Pier 50, abandoned by the Pennsylvania Railroad, looked as if it would collapse in the next fresh gale.
From New York Times ● Jun. 1, 2016
In this dangerous position she was seen at noon by her consort, a fresh gale driving more ice towards her.
From Captain Cook His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries by William Henry Giles Kingston
After manning them, and a fresh gale westwardly, I thought best to order them to France.
From The Story of Commodore John Barry by Martin I. J. (Martin Ignatius Joseph) Griffin
The next morning, in a fresh gale, the Maud was off the cape mentioned.
From Asiatic Breezes Students on The Wing by Oliver Optic
A fresh gale, too, sprung up from the east, and blew full in the stranger's face.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 by Various
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