Impale — Defs

01 v. t. To pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake. See Empale.

imp. & p. p. Impaled; p. pr. & vb. n. Impaling

1.
To pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake. See Empale. See: Empale
“Then with what life remains, impaled, and left To writhe at leisure round the bloody stake.” — Addison.
2.
To inclose, as with pales or stakes; to surround.
“Impale him with your weapons round about.” — Shak.

“Impenetrable, impaled with circling fire.” — Milton.
3.
To join, as two coats of arms on one shield, palewise; hence, to join in honorable mention.(Her.)
“Ordered the admission of St. Patrick to the same to be matched and impaled with the blessed Virgin in the honor thereof.” — Fuller.