word
paly
PAY-lee
ˈpeɪliːListen
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Syllable breakdown
paly
Dictionary meaning
A heraldic term for a shield divided into an even number of vertical stripes of alternating tinctures.
History and origin
Old French — 'palé' (divided by pale/vertical lines).
Common mispronunciations
PAL-eePAY-luh
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