单词 | beyond the pale |
释义 | pale2 /pāl/noun
ORIGIN: Fr pal, from L pālus a stake paleˈwise adverb (heraldry) Vertically, like a pale palificāˈtion /pal- or pāl-/ noun The act of strengthening with stakes pālˈiform adjective pālˈing noun
pālˈy adjective (heraldry) Divided by vertical lines beyond the pale
English Pale The district in Ireland within which only the English had power for centuries after the invasion in 1172 Jewish Pale The district of SW Russia in which only Jews were formerly allowed to live |
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