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Middle English

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Etymology

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From Old French palais, paleis, from Latin palātium, from Palātium (Palatine Hill).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /palˈæi̯s/, /ˈpalɛs/, /ˈpalis/

Noun

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paleys (plural paleyses or paleys)

  1. A palace; an official ornate dwelling of a high official.
  2. A mansion; any ornate and large abode.
  3. (astrology) An astrological house.

Descendants

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  • English: palace
  • Scots: pallace

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