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Synonyms for beyond the pale


Grammar : Adj
Spell : peyl
Phonetic Transcription : peɪl

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Définition of beyond the pale

Origin :
  • early 14c., from Old French paile "pale, light-colored" (12c., Modern French pâle), from Latin pallidus "pale, pallid, wan, colorless," from pallere "be pale, grow pale," from PIE *pel- (2) "pale" (see pallor). Pale-face, supposed North American Indian word for "European," is attested from 1822.
  • As in taboo : adj not allowed, permitted
  • As in out of bounds : adj beyond limit

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