I. ˈpȯl verb
Etymology: Middle English, short for appallen to become pale — more at appall
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1. : to lose strength or effectiveness
2. : to lose in interest or attraction
his humor began to pall on us
3. : dwindle
our enthusiasm soon pall ed
transitive verb
1. : to cause to become insipid
2. : to deprive of pleasure in something by satiating
Synonyms: see satiate
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English, cloak, mantle, from Old English pæll, from Latin pallium
Date: 14th century
1. : pallium 1a
2.
a. : a square of linen usually stiffened with cardboard that is used to cover the chalice
b.
(1) : a heavy cloth draped over a coffin
(2) : a coffin especially when holding a body
3.
a. : something that covers or conceals ; especially : an overspreading element that produces an effect of gloom
a pall of thick black smoke
a pall of suspicion
b. : a feeling of gloom
his absence cast a pall over the celebration
III. transitive verb
Date: 15th century
: to cover with a pall : drape