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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Impale, Impail, v. [e.m.E. impale (1530), impayl (c 1600), med. L. impalare.] tr. a. To fence in, enclose; to encircle (as with a border or frame). b. To impale (in the heraldic sense). —a. c1590 Fowler I. 5/4.
Where shall the limits lye of all your fame? … Or shall the fixed poles impale the same?b. c 1680 Reg. Panmure I. lxvi.
With … his own armes, the armes of the sea [= see], both impaled togeather 1699 Wemyss of Bogie MSS.
Ane lozange armes impaild with supporters cresst and motto