I. ˈpal noun
Etymology: Romany phral, phal brother, friend, from Sanskrit bhrātṛ brother; akin to Old English brōthor brother
Date: circa 1682
: a close friend
• pal·ship -ˌship noun
II. intransitive verb
( palled ; pal·ling )
Date: 1879
: to be or become pals : associate as pals
they've palled around for years