paillasse
- noun
- /ˈpāəˌläs/
- Archaic
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pallás
- The inn offered no real beds, only an old paillasse for travelers.
Examples
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In the rustic cabin, a paillasse served as a bed.
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The prisoner slept on a paillasse in the corner of his cell.
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During the harvest, workers rested on a simple paillasse under the barn roof.
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The old paillasse was uncomfortable to sleep on.
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During the harvest, workers rested on a simple paillasse filled with straw.
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The inn provided only a thin paillasse for travelers seeking shelter.
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In the old farmhouse, a paillasse stuffed with sawdust served as a makeshift bed.
Synonyms
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A thin bed made of straw or folded quilts placed on the floor
A thin mattress filled with straw used as a simple bed
A mattress filled with straw or feathers for sleeping
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Etymology
The word paillasse comes from the French word paille, which means 'straw' and is like the English word 'straw'. It originally named a thin pad or mattress stuffed with straw, so a paillasse is a simple straw-filled bed you might find in a barn, inn, or prison.