paleys

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French palais, paleis, from Latin palātium, from Palātium (“Palatine Hill”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /palˈæi̯s/, /ˈpalɛs/, /ˈpalis/

Noun

paleys (plural paleyses or paleys)

  1. A palace; an official ornate dwelling of a high official.
  2. A mansion; any ornate and large abode.
  3. (astrology) An astrological house.

Descendants

  • English: palace
  • Scots: pallace

References

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