Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A Middle English form of
palace .
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- noun Plural form of
pale . - verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
pale .
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Examples
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But let me say the term pales into utter insignificance with the World Champion
Archive 2008-09-01 Ivan Donn Carswell 2008
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But let me say the term pales into utter insignificance with the World Champion
Neandertals Ivan Donn Carswell 2008
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The execution of the picture of the Christian is not much better -- it is too much to use, in the sense here given to them, no fewer than three verbs -- "pales" -- "rolls" -- "starts," in four lines.
Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 2 John Wilson 1819
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The bottom part of the shield uses vertical parallel lines, called pales, to represent red stripes, while the alternating open spaces represent white stripes.
Draped Bust Half Dime, Heraldic Eagle, 1800-1805 : Coin Guide 2009
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Moreover, the $100 million price tag pales in comparison to what is spent to protect sensitive systems.
"MAIN" via Steve in Google Reader Clay Dillow - Pop Sci 2010
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For both Akpan and Nyamekye, I'm guessing the disappointment in waiting to hear their names called pales in comparison to the jubilation of beginning a professional career in the sport they love.
The Harvard Crimson | All Articles Mauricio A. Cruz 2010
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For both Akpan and Nyamekye, I'm guessing the disappointment in waiting to hear their names called pales in comparison to the jubilation of beginning a professional career in the sport they love.
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The Aura's $2,000 price tag pales in comparison to Vertu handsets that sell for up to $300,000.
RCR Wireless News 2008
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The Aura's $2,000 price tag pales in comparison to Vertu handsets that sell for up to $300,000.
RCR Wireless News 2008
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The Aura's $2,000 price tag pales in comparison to Vertu handsets that sell for up to $300,000.
RCR Wireless News 2008
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