† impaˈlation Obs. rare.
[f. impale v. + -ation.]
= impalement 4.
| 1744 J. Paterson Comm. Milton's P.L. 357 Impalation is a most tormenting punishment of malefactors. |
† impaˈlation Obs. rare.
[f. impale v. + -ation.]
= impalement 4.
| 1744 J. Paterson Comm. Milton's P.L. 357 Impalation is a most tormenting punishment of malefactors. |
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