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paal

verbaction

Dig in feet to steady oneself

To plant or dig in the feet to steady or brace oneself; also, to baffle or perplex someone.

Example in use

Paal yer fit oan the brae.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/PAHL/

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Origin & context

old norseolderneutral

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