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palla en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian palla (“ball”). Doublet of ball.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) A traditional Tuscan ball game played in the street.

palla en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin palla. Doublet of pall.

Meanings

  1. (historical) A rectangular piece of cloth worn by ladies in Ancient Rome and fastened with brooches.

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