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pall

 

[ pɔːl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

funeral

a cloth spread over a coffin, hearse, or tomb.

Synonyms

funeral cloth, funeral covering

Examples of usage

  • The pall was embroidered with delicate flowers.
  • The pall was draped over the casket during the funeral service.
Context #2 | Verb

to become less intense

become less intense or severe.

Synonyms

diminish, fade, weaken

Examples of usage

  • The excitement began to pall after a few hours.
  • The initial enthusiasm for the project soon palled.

Translations

Translations of the word "pall" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paliar

🇮🇳 शांत करना

🇩🇪 lindern

🇮🇩 meredakan

🇺🇦 пом'якшувати

🇵🇱 łagodzić

🇯🇵 和らげる (やわらげる)

🇫🇷 apaiser

🇪🇸 aliviar

🇹🇷 hafifletmek

🇰🇷 완화하다

🇸🇦 يخفف

🇨🇿 zmírnit

🇸🇰 zmierniť

🇨🇳 缓和 (huǎnhé)

🇸🇮 omiliti

🇮🇸 mýkja

🇰🇿 жұмсарту

🇬🇪 შერბილება

🇦🇿 yumşaltmaq

🇲🇽 aliviar

Etymology

The word 'pall' has Old English origins, coming from the Latin word 'pallium' meaning 'cloak'. Over time, the word evolved to have various meanings including a cloth spread over a coffin or becoming less intense. The use of 'pall' in the context of a funeral covering dates back to the 13th century.

See also: pallor.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,565, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.