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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Palish, a. [ME. (Trevisa) and e.m.E. palische, -ish(e.] Somewhat pale. = Paly a. —c1590 Fowler I. 133/184.
And these fair lookes … That death and tyme did palish mak