PAL Definition

PAL
abbreviation

1. Phase Alternating Line, a coding system for colour TV used widely in Europe and many other parts of the world. See also SECAM.

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pal (colloq)
noun

1. A friend; a mate.

Thesaurus: friend, companion, confidant, intimate, comrade, crony, partner, sidekick (slang).

verb

intr
palled, palling
1. To make friends with them.

Form: pal up with someone (usually)

Derivative: palliness
noun

Derivative: pally
adj

(compare palsy²).

Etymology: 17c: Romany, meaning ‘brother'.