palish
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of palish
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at pale 1, -ish 1
Example Sentences
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These blossoms are a palish purple, but sometimes the potato flowers are white.
From Wildflowers of the Farm by Cooke, Arthur Owens
She was a girl of palish yellow colour.
From Tramping on Life An Autobiographical Narrative by Kemp, Harry
The greatest part of that flock shewed a palish face for feare att the sight of this man, knowing him an ennemy.
From Voyages of Peter Esprit Radisson by Radisson, Pierre Esprit
This brother's face was palish white, and he had a fondness for taking the part of an actress at the theatre.
From Botchan (Master Darling) by Morri, Yasotaro
Lord Whiffledale read this letter over three times distinctly; then, from his usual white he turned a palish purple, then again became white.
From Rattlin the Reefer by Marryat, Frederick
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