pall
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1pall

verb \ˈpl\

Definition of PALL

intransitive verb
1
: to lose strength or effectiveness
2
: to lose in interest or attraction <his humor began to pall on us>
3
: dwindle <our enthusiasm soon palled>
transitive verb
1
: to cause to become insipid
2
: to deprive of pleasure in something by satiating

Origin of PALL

Middle English, short for appallen to become pale — more at appall
First Known Use: 14th century

2pall

noun

Definition of PALL

1
: pallium 1a
2
a : a square of linen usually stiffened with cardboard that is used to cover the chalice
b (1) : a heavy cloth draped over a coffin
(2) : a coffin especially when holding a body
3
a : something that covers or conceals; especially : an overspreading element that produces an effect of gloom <a pall of thick black smoke> <a pall of suspicion>
b : a feeling of gloom <his absence cast a pall over the celebration>

Examples of PALL

  1. <bearing her husband's pall were her four brothers and two nephews>
  2. <a persistent pall of distrust has overtaken this administration and will remain until the president resigns>

Origin of PALL

Middle English, cloak, mantle, from Old English pæll, from Latin pallium
First Known Use: 14th century

Related to PALL

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

3pall

transitive verb

Definition of PALL

: to cover with a pall : drape

First Known Use of PALL

15th century

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