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n. [ Cf. F. empalement, fr. empaler. See Empale. ] [ Written also impalement. ] 1. A fencing, inclosing, or fortifying with stakes. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A putting to death by thrusting a sharpened stake through the body. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Her.) Same as Impalement. [ 1913 Webster ]