hailstorm

[Eng. hail, and storm.) A storm or heavy fall of hail. hāil-y, a. [Eng. hail (1), s.; -y.] Consisting of or resembling hail. "A rattling tempest pours, Which the cold North congeals to haily showers." Pope : Statius : Thebais i. 495. hāin, v. t. . [Icel. hagna =to hedge, to inclose, to protect.] A. Transitive : 1. To set aside or inclose for mowing. 2. To spare, to save. "Wi' tentie care I'll fi't thy tether, To some hain'd rig." Burns: Auld Farmer's Salutation. B. In trans.: To be sparing, saving, or parsimonious.