— palaced , adj. — palacelike , adj. — palaceward , adv.
/pal"is/ , n.
1. the official residence of a king, queen, bishop, or other sovereign or exalted personage.
2. a large and stately mansion or building.
3. a large and usually ornate place for entertainment, exhibitions, etc.
[ 1200-50; ME palacium, sp. var. of palatium, L: generic use of Palatium name of the hill in Rome on which the emperor's palace was situated; r. ME paleis Palatium ]