Hal

Definitions

1. Acronym of hardware abstraction layer.
   abbreviation, acronym, alt-of
2. A homicidal computer, an artificial intelligence that acts similarly to the HAL 9000 featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
3. Initialism of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
   India, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
4. A special temporary state of consciousness, generally understood to be the product of a Sufi's spiritual practices while on his way toward God.
5. A diminutive of the male given names Henry, Harold and Harry.

Equivalents

Examples

“I prethee, good Prince Hal, help⟳ me to my horſe, good Kings ſonne.”

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