paly

American  

[pey-lee] / ˈpeɪ li /

adjective

Archaic.

1. pale.

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paly British  

/ ˈpeɪlɪ /

adjective

1. (usually postpositive) heraldry vertically striped

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Etymology

Origin of paly

First recorded in 1550–60; pale ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

A former top prospect who starred at Santa Ana Mater Dei, McCoy was expected to paly a major role on USC’s offense this season after a turbulent start to his tenure at the school.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2021

Sweet was her blue eye's modest smile … And down her shoulders graceful roll'd Her locks profuse of paly gold … She charm'd at once, and tamed the heart.

From What Great Men Have Said About Women Ten Cent Pocket Series No. 77 by Haldeman-Julius, Marcet

See where the rice plants scarce uphold Their full ears tinged with paly gold, Bending their ripe heads slowly down Fair as the date tree's flowery crown.

From The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse by Griffith, Ralph T. H. (Ralph Thomas Hotchkin)

The vision had the aspect of a fair young girl with locks of paly gold.

From Twice Told Tales by Hawthorne, Nathaniel

The royal street he traversed, where Incense of aloe filled the air, Where rose high palaces, that vied With paly clouds, on either side; With flowers of myriad colours graced.

From The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse by Griffith, Ralph T. H. (Ralph Thomas Hotchkin)