A “pale” is an area of settlement - but it’s not clear if the phrase comes from the pale in Ireland - or the term more generally. The “pale of settlement” is also associated with Russia. It’s an interesting phrase!
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If you have ever wondered where the expression "beyond the pale" comes from here's the origin. Look at the bottom right corner
If you have ever wondered where the expression "beyond the pale" comes from here's the origin. Look at the bottom right corner
January 16, 2025 at 7:53 AM
A “pale” is an area of settlement - but it’s not clear if the phrase comes from the pale in Ireland - or the term more generally. The “pale of settlement” is also associated with Russia. It’s an interesting phrase!