English word origin

Etymology of palla

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

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A traditional Tuscan ball game played in the street.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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

Relationships mentioned by the source

These are extracted mentions, not a timeline or a verified sequence of immediate parents.

Borrowed-form mentionpallait
Doublet mentionballen

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

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

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Learned borrowing from Latin palla. Doublet of pall.

Relationships mentioned by the source

These are extracted mentions, not a timeline or a verified sequence of immediate parents.

Learned-borrowing mentionpallala
Doublet mentionpallen

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