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paillasse - What does it mean?

Definition of 'paillasse'

English

Alternative forms

* palliasse

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (chiefly|British) An under bed or mattress of straw.
  • * 1908 , , The Elusive Pimpernel , ch. 29,
  • He served the Republic in comfort and ease, and had slept soundly on his paillasse in the little garret allotted to him in the Town Hall.

    See also

    * pallet

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