paly

[ pey-lee ]

adjective

, Archaic.

1. pale.

paly

/ ˈpeɪlɪ /

adjective

1. usually postpositive heraldry vertically striped

Word History and Origins

Origin of paly¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of paly¹

C15: from Old French palé, from Latin pālus stake; see pale ²

Example Sentences

When the field is striped vertically it is said to be "paly" of so many (Fig. 57).

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Owen Glendower also bore a lion rampant sable, “the black lion of Powyss;” his arms were Paly of eight, arg.

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The second coat of Adam, says this writer, was ‘paly tranche, divided every way and tinctured of every colour.’

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But in the North of England their 'paly gold' used to be a much rarer treasure.

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Em.: Dear Mrs. Paly-Paget, we were only feeling sorry for your sweet little girl when she grows older, you know.

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