pall
19 synonyms and 1 antonym for pall, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A heavy cloth draped over a coffin or tomb.
Synonyms
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Less common
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A heavy cloth draped over a coffin or tomb.
“A black velvet pall covered the casket as it was carried into the church.”
How to use pall
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a pall of smoke
cast a pall over
begin to pall
Etymology
From Old English pæll, borrowed from Latin pallium ("cloak, covering") — the noun for a coffin-cloth came first; the verb "to grow dull" developed later in English.
Full origin of pall →Frequently asked questions
What does “pall” mean?
The word “pall” means a heavy cloth draped over a coffin or tomb. In plain terms, as a noun, a pall is a heavy cloth laid over a coffin, or a thick covering of gloom, smoke, or dust. As a verb, it means to become boring or lose its appeal over time.
How do you pronounce “pall”?
“Pall” is pronounced pawl (/pɔːl/ in IPA).
How do you use “pall” in a sentence?
Here is “pall” used in a sentence: “A black velvet pall covered the casket as it was carried into the church.”
What part of speech is “pall”?
Depending on how it is used, “pall” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “pall” come from?
The word “pall” comes from Latin. From Old English pæll, borrowed from Latin pallium ("cloak, covering") — the noun for a coffin-cloth came first; the verb "to grow dull" developed later in English.
How many meanings does “pall” have?
“Pall” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a heavy cloth draped over a coffin or tomb.
