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pal
[ pal ]
/ pĂŠl /
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noun
an accomplice.
verb (used without object), palled, pal·ling.
to associate as comrades or chums: to pal around with the kid next door.
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Origin of pal
First recorded in 1675â85; English Romani: âbrother, mate,â variant of continental Romani phral, ultimately from Sanskrit bhrÄtáč âbrotherâ; see brother
Words nearby pal
Pakokku, pakoko, pakora, Pakse, pakthong, pal, palabra, palace, palace guard, palace revolution, Palacio Valdés
Other definitions for pal (2 of 5)
PAL1
[ pal ]
/ pĂŠl /
noun
a special air service offered by the U.S. Postal Service for sending parcels from 5 to 30 pounds (2.3 to 13.5 kilograms) to overseas members of the armed forces: only the regular parcel post rate to the U.S. port of shipment plus $1 is charged.
Compare SAM1 (def. 2).
Origin of PAL
1P(arcel) A(ir) L(ift)
Other definitions for pal (3 of 5)
PAL2
or P.A.L.
abbreviation
Police Athletic League.
Other definitions for pal (4 of 5)
pal.
abbreviation
paleography.
paleontology.
Other definitions for pal (5 of 5)
Pal.
abbreviation
Palestine.
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How to use pal in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for pal (1 of 3)
pal
/ (pĂŠl) informal /
noun
a close friend; comrade
an accomplice
verb pals, palling or palled
(intr; usually foll by with or about) to associate as friends
See also pal up
Word Origin for pal
C17: from English Gypsy: brother, ultimately from Sanskrit bhrÄtar brother
British Dictionary definitions for pal (2 of 3)
PAL
/ (pĂŠl) /
n acronym for
phase alternation line: a colour-television broadcasting system used generally in Europe
British Dictionary definitions for pal (3 of 3)
Pal.
abbreviation for
Palestine
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