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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pally, a. [e.m.E. pallé (1525), f. Pal(le n.; cf. also e.m.E. paly (1486), -ie, F. palé (13th c. in Littré).] In heraldry: Paly. —1494 Loutfut MS. 145 b.
He beris gold & sable pally or ony othir colour that cumis on this fassoun sable blasond pally
