A pale is a term used in heraldic blazon and vexillology to describe a charge on a coat of arms, that takes the form of a band running vertically down the centre of the shield.

What does it mean when something pales?

to become less important or serious, especially when compared with someone or something else. pale in comparison to/with: The devastating floods of two years ago pale in comparison with last week's storms. pale into insignificance: Her problems paled into insignificance when compared with this family's tragedy.

What is the meaning of pales in comparison?

Definition of pale in/by comparison to/with

: to seem less important, good, serious, etc., when compared with (something else) The afternoon meal paled in comparison to/with the feast they had later.