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

Now shine the spires beneath the paly moon, And through the cloister peace and silence reign, Save where some fiddler scrapes a drowsy tune, Or copious bowls inspire a jovial strain.

From History of English Humour, Vol. 2 by L'Estrange, Alfred Guy Kingan

He bathes himself within their flood, So daintily his members washing, And all his light again is flashing Throughout his mother's2 paly blood.

From Henry of Ofterdingen: A Romance. by Hardenberg, Friedrich von

There is a paly flame of hope that plays Where'er I look: but yet, I'll say 'tis naught– And here I bid it die.

From Endymion A Poetic Romance by Keats, John