hals

[AS. heals; akin to D., G., & Goth. hals. See Collar.]
The neck or throat. [Obs.]

Do me hangen by the hals.

A Moslem term meaning "now," given to a condition of mystical ecstasy often involving violent physical activity, such as wild dancing, shouting, or even foaming at the mouth. Hal sometimes ensues when extremely devout and emotional Moslems visit the grave of a famous saint.