n. The house in which an emperor, a king or queen, a bishop, or other exalted personage lives: as, an imperial palace; a royal palace; a pontifical palace; a ducal palace.n. n. A magnificent, grand, or stately dwelling-place; a magnificent mansion or building.n. An inclosed place: a yard; a landing-place inclosed by pales (see palise) or walls.n. A cellar for the storing of fish.