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paly

[pey-lee]

adjective

Archaic.
  1. pale.



paly

/ ˈpeɪlɪ /

adjective

  1. (usually postpositive) heraldry vertically striped

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Word History and Origins

Origin of paly1

First recorded in 1550–60; pale 1 + -y 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of paly1

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

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

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Bendy shields follow the rule of shields paly and barry, but as many as ten pieces have been counted in them.

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Two families bear bends; but not one paly.

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

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