Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Impale (-ed)
impale (-ed), v. [Fr. < L.] (webplay: stake).
Crucify; thrust a pointed stake through; fix upon a stake thrust up through the body; [fig.] torture; torment.
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impale (-ed), v. [Fr. < L.] (webplay: stake).
Crucify; thrust a pointed stake through; fix upon a stake thrust up through the body; [fig.] torture; torment.
Return to page 6 of the letter “i”.