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Yale Definition & Meaning

yale
noun
  1. a university in Connecticut
  2. English philanthropist who made contributions to a college in Connecticut that was renamed in his honor (1649-1721)

"Yale" in song lyrics

See how yale is used in real songs:

  • "And I study A-plus student at Yale"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — Birds With No Wings
  • "She's a conceited little fraternity freak, up there at Yale"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — These R the Tales
  • "Or pushin' 20's a yale"
    A-Wax — Heaven or Hell

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Frequently asked questions

What does yale mean?
a university in Connecticut English philanthropist who made contributions to a college in Connecticut that was renamed in his honor (1649-1721)
What part of speech is yale?
Yale is a noun.
How many definitions does yale have?
Yale has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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