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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pale,) Paill, v.2 [Cf. ME. pale (c 1330) to enclose with pales, to fence and Pale n.1 1. Cf. also Pele v.] intr. ? To stake; to set up stakes at a fishing, to fix nets or the like by means of stakes. —1509 Reg. Great S. 714/1 (see Py(e).
