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pallet

noun

  1. flat transport structure that supports goods in a stable fashion
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈpælɪt/ / /ˈpælət/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree French palettelbor. English pallet Learned borrowing from French palette.

  1. A Parisian measure of blood let; a cup containing three ounces, formerly used by surgeons.

verb

Etymology: From Middle English paillet, from Anglo-Norman paillete (“bundle of straw”), from Old French paille (“straw, chaff”), from Latin palea (“chaff”).

  1. To load or stack (goods) onto pallets.