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palla

The English word “palla” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A traditional Tuscan ball game played in the street.
  2. A rectangular piece of cloth worn by ladies in Ancient Rome and fastened with brooches.

Etymology

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

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