Talk:within the pale

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Strange contrib (see related as well.) --Connel MacKenzie T C 16:34, 7 June 2006 (UTC)


 * I recall significant, perhaps dated, UK use of beyond the pale in the sense of unruly behaviour associated with lawless areas outside the stockade. I wasn't previously aware that the paling fence might be round a whole town or in a foreign country, and I had never heard within the pale. However, I've no evidence for any other derivation. --Enginear 22:08, 7 June 2006 (UTC)


 * I've heard this in everyday speech (US.) Formatted article, added definition and a quotation.  Can't vouch for the etymology, though.  I don't know how to change the capitalization problem (P for Pale.) Jeffqyzt 14:39, 24 July 2006 (UTC)


 * Fixed capitalization problem. —Stephen 11:35, 25 July 2006 (UTC)


 * Removed rfc. Jeffqyzt 13:04, 25 July 2006 (UTC)