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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pal(le, Paal(e, n. [F. pal (15th c. in Littré), a stake, a ‘pale’ in heraldry.] A ‘pale’ in heraldry. = Pale n.1 4, Pele n.1 4. — 1494 Loutfut MS. 12 b.
And gif ȝhe will wit quhat is paal [etc.]
Ib. 35 b.
Pel pal paale is all ane thing bot for the difference of the name
a1586 Lindsay MS. 42 b.
Ane saltar ane croice ane palle

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