1. (v. t.) To cover, as a roof, with tiles, slate, lead, or the like.

2. (v. t.) To make hale, sound, or whole; to cure of a disease, wound, or other derangement; to restore to soundness or health.

3. (v. t.) To remove or subdue; to cause to pass away; to cure; -- said of a disease or a wound.

4. (v. t.) To restore to original purity or integrity.

5. (v. t.) To reconcile, as a breach or difference; to make whole; to free from guilt; as, to heal dissensions.

6. (v. i.) To grow sound; to return to a sound state; as, the limb heals, or the wound heals; -- sometimes with up or over; as, it will heal up, or over.

7. (v. t.) Health.

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