paly

American

[pey-lee] / ˈpeɪ li /

adjective

Archaic.

pale.

paly British

/ ˈpeɪlɪ /

adjective

(usually postpositive) heraldry vertically striped

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Etymology

Origin of paly

First recorded in 1550–60; pale ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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A former top prospect who starred at Santa Ana Mater Dei, McCoy was expected to paly a major role on USC’s offense this season after a turbulent start to his tenure at the school.

From Los Angeles Times

They then work to improve their paly for next week’s game, with based on the feedback they receive.

From Forbes

When the field is divided evenly into six pales it is said to be paly; if into four or eight pales, it is blazoned as paly of that number of pieces.

From Project Gutenberg

Two families bear bends; but not one paly.

From Project Gutenberg

Moonbeams thro' the leaves were streaming, And each leaping wave was gleaming With a paly, astral light.

From Project Gutenberg

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