impaledadj.
/ɪmˈpeɪld/, U.S. /ᵻmˈpeɪld/ 1. Fenced in, enclosed with a paling or fence. Also figurative.
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the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > enclosing or enclosure > [adjective] > enclosed > by a fence or paling
paled1531
impaled1549
palisadoed1612
infenced1613
picketed1755
palisaded1793
ring-fenced1796
fenced in1957
the world > space > relative position > closed or shut condition > that which or one who closes or shuts > a barrier > [adjective] > that will serve as a fence > having a fence or paling
paled1531
impaled1549
mounded1565
palisadoed1612
infenced1613
picketed1755
palisaded1793
fenced in1957
1549 M. Coverdale et al. tr. Erasmus Paraphr. Newe Test. II. Jas. iii. f. xxxiiii The empaled compasse of the teethe and lippes.
1587 J. Hooker Chron. Ireland 147/1 in Holinshed's Chron. (new ed.) II These arrogant and disloiall parts of these impaled malecontents.
1652 in Notes & Queries (1893) 8th Ser. IV. 77 That impaled ground called Hide Park.
1845 Blackwood's Edinb. Mag. 57 133 That impaled territory.
2. Heraldry. Placed side by side on a shield divided palewise: see impale v. 3.
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society > communication > indication > insignia > heraldic devices collective > [adjective] > of two coats: juxtaposed
impaled1864
1864 C. Boutell Heraldry Hist. & Pop. (ed. 3) xiv. 137 Neither the Heir nor the Cadets of any House bear the impaled Arms of their Father and Mother.
1866 J. E. Cussans Gram. Heraldry 54 Impaled arms are not hereditary.
3. Transfixed upon a stake, etc.: see impale v. 4.
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