.TO PALEA :Strike or encounter unexpectedly, accidentally NIU Palea. :To obtain or receive something unexpectedly. Obtained in an indefinite way, or from an indefinite place; infrequent, rare (McE). (Sph) NIU Palea!. :A call of sympathy (to someone who has stumbled or fallen over): Sorry! (Wbr) TON Palea. :To knock or bump or strike against something accidentally (Cwd)