PALLA

Etymology 1

Noun

palla (uncountable)

A traditional Tuscan ball game played in the street.

Etymology 2

Noun

palla (plural pallae)

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

Source: Wiktionary


Pal"la, n. Etym: [L. See Pall a cloak.] (Rom. Antuq.)

Definition: An oblong rectangular piece of cloth, worn by Roman ladies, and fastened with brooches.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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