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