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pail

Syllabification: (pail)
Pronunciation: /pāl/

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Definition of pail

noun

  • a bucket.

Derivatives

pailful

Pronunciation: /-ˌfo͝ol/

noun (plural pailfuls)

Origin:

Middle English: origin uncertain; compare with Old English pægel 'gill, small measure' and Old French paelle 'pan, liquid measure, brazier'

Do not confuse pail with pale. Pail is a noun and means 'a bucket' whereas the adjective pale means 'light in color' (pale blue eyes).

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