PALACE

palace

(noun) official residence of an exalted person (as a sovereign)

palace, castle

(noun) a large and stately mansion

palace

(noun) a large ornate exhibition hall

palace

(noun) the governing group of a kingdom; “the palace issued an order binding on all subjects”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

palace (plural palaces)

Official residence of a head of state or other dignitary, especially in a monarchical or imperial governmental system.

A large and lavishly ornate residence.

A large, ornate public building used for entertainment or exhibitions.

Verb

palace (third-person singular simple present palaces, present participle palacing, simple past and past participle palaced)

(archaic) To decorate or ornate.

Proper noun

Palace

(soccer) Crystal Palace Football Club, a football team from London.

Source: Wiktionary

Pal"ace, n. Etym: [OE. palais, F. palais, fr. L. palatium, fr. Palatium, one of the seven hills of Rome, Paladin.]

1. The residence of a sovereign, including the lodgings of high officers of state, and rooms for business, as well as halls for ceremony and reception. Chaucer.

2. The official residence of a bishop or other distinguished personage.

3. Loosely, any unusually magnificent or stately house. Palace car. See under Car.

– Palace court, a court having jurisdiction of personal actions arising within twelve miles of the palace at Whitehall. The court was abolished in 1849. [Eng.] Mozley & W.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition