Plural for a wooden stake or post used with others to form a fence
“To make it more secure, push stones into the ground around the edge of the pale.”
Plural for a conceptual boundary
“On this island, very few of the many important indigenous plants have ever been brought within the pale of cultivation.”
To become (more) pale or white in color or complexion
“What lay before her struck her like a dagger, causing her to pale with fear.”
To seem or become less significant, especially in comparison
“If a piece is too large or ostentatious, the rest of your garden could pale into insignificance.”
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