palla

noun — 2 senses

palla

noun

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

1

A traditional Tuscan ball game played in the street.

palla

noun

Etymology Learned borrowing from Latin palla. Doublet of pall.

1

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

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