pal I. \ˈpal\noun (-s) Etymology: Romany (English) phal brother, friend, (Continental) phral, from Sanskrit bhrātṛ brother — more at brother : partner: as a.: accomplice b.: a close friend or boon companion II. intransitive verb (palled ; palled ; palling ; pals) : to be or become pals < they palled around for years > : keep company : act as pal to or behave as an intimate with someone III. abbreviation paleontology