sele

noun

ˈsē(ə)l,

ˈsā(-

1

dialectal, chiefly British : good fortune

—usually used in greetings and proverbial expressions

2

dialectal, chiefly British : time, occasion

—used especially of opportune or favorable times

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English sǣl happiness, good fortune, sele

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