Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for AP-PALL'
AP-PALL', v.t. [Fr. palir; L. palleo, to become pale. See Pale.]
- To depress or discourage with fear; to impress with fear in such a manner that the mind shrinks, or loses his firmness; as, the sight appalled the stoutest heart.
- To reduce, allay, or destroy; as, to appall thirst. [Unusual.] – Thomson.
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