First Known Use: circa 1682
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1pal
noun \ˈpal\
: a close friend
—used to address a man in an angry or annoyed way
Full Definition of PAL
: a close friend
— pal·ship \-ˌship\ noun
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Origin of PAL
Romany phral, phal brother, friend, from Sanskrit bhrātṛ brother; akin to Old English brōthor brother
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2pal
verb
palledpal·ling
Definition of PAL
intransitive verb
: to be or become pals : associate as pals <they've palled around for years>
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First Known Use of PAL
1879
PALLING Defined for Kids
pal
noun \ˈpal\
Definition of PAL for Kids
: a close friend
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