paling

noun

pal·ing ˈpā-liŋ

: a fence of pales or pickets

: wood for making pales

: a pale or picket for a fence

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of paling was in the 15th century

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“Paling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paling. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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paling

noun

pal·ing

ˈpā-liŋ

: pale entry 3 sense 1, picket

: pales or a fence of pales

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