Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - vale

1. n. archaic or poet. (except in place-names) a valley (Vale of the White Horse). Phrases and idioms vale of tears literary the world as a scene of life, trouble, etc. Etymology: ME f. OF val f. L vallis, valles 2. int. & n. --int. farewell. --n. a farewell. Etymology: L, imper. of valere be well or strong