How Do You Spell SPALE?
Pronunciation: [spˈe͡ɪl] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "Spale" is [spˈe͡ɪl], [spˈeɪl], [s_p_ˈeɪ_l] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [spˈe͡ɪl] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "Spale" is [spˈe͡ɪl], [spˈeɪl], [s_p_ˈeɪ_l] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
In Scot., a lath; a chip; a shaving of wood.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "spale" is of Scottish origin and has a relatively complex etymology. It derives from the Middle English word "spail" or "spale", which meant a wooden splinter or chip. This Middle English term can be traced back to the Old Norse word "spele", meaning "splinter" or "slat".
In early usage, "spale" referred specifically to a splinter of wood used for various purposes such as building, fencing, or thatching. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include a thin wooden board or a strip of wood used as a barrier or structure, particularly in Scottish dialects.
Today, the word "spale" is primarily used in Scottish and Northern English dialects to refer to a long, thin, and usually flat implement, such as a wooden shovel or paddle.
