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pallette

noun
pal·lette | \pa-ˈlet \

Definition of pallette 

: one of the plates at the armpits of a suit of armor — see armor illustration

First Known Use of pallette

1834, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for pallette

alteration of palette

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palletize

pallet knife

pallet stone

pallette

pallet truck

palletwarmer

pallholder

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