adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Paly, and then divided fesswise, so that each vertical piece is cut into two, having the colours used alternately or counterchanged. not-comparable

Etymology

French contre-palé, equivalent to counter- + paly.

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