Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Paleness or pallor; general whitishness; a pale coloration.
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Examples
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He seemed suddenly struck with an awful thought, which caused a momentary pallescence in his rosy complexion; and after a brief hesitation, he turned his galloway, and told his companions he should give them good day.
Maid Marian Thomas Love Peacock 1825
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He seemed suddenly struck with an awful thought, which caused a momentary pallescence in his rosy complexion; and after a brief hesitation, he turned his galloway, and told his companions he should give them good day.
Maid Marian 1822
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