pale in Irish
pale in Irish is cuaille — pale means light in colour, or lacking the usual colour, especially in the face.
pale in Irish
cuaille
(heraldiccharge) A vertical band down the middle of a shield.
What does "pale" mean?
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adjective Light in colour, or lacking the usual colour, especially in the face.
"The baby has pale skin, so we always put a hat on her in summer."
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verb To become pale, especially from shock, fear, or illness.
"She paled at the sight of the needle and sat down quickly."
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verb To seem weaker or less impressive by comparison.
"My little garden pales in comparison with the huge park nearby."
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noun The historical phrase "beyond the pale," meaning outside acceptable limits or boundaries.
"Shouting at the referee like that is beyond the pale."
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pale in a sentence
- The baby has pale skin, so we always put a hat on her in summer.
- She looked pale after the long flight.
- She paled at the sight of the needle and sat down quickly.
- I saw him pale as he read the angry message.
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What is "pale" in Irish?
"pale" in Irish is cuaille. pale means: Light in colour, or lacking the usual colour, especially in the face.
How do you use "pale" in a sentence?
Example: "The baby has pale skin, so we always put a hat on her in summer." In Irish, "pale" is cuaille.
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