v. Obs. [f. EN- + PALE a.; OF. had empalir in same sense.] trans. To make pale.
1604. A. Scoloker, Daiphantus, in Arb., Garner, VII. 400. The heart’s still perfect; though empaled the face.
1610. G. Fletcher, Christ’s Vict. No bloudles maladie empales their face.
1664. Power, Exp. Philos., I. 75. This Artificial Claret … you may empale as you please.
