the act of reducing pain or anything else unpleasant; easement
the act of alleviating; relief or mitigation.
(obsolete) In the sense of an enclosure, the calyx of a flower. In still older works, also spelt empalement (q.v.)
A space fenced in, such as by palings, possibly in the form of an enclosure or cup.
The joining of two coats of arms on one shield.
The act of torturing or executing someone by impaling them on a sharp stake.