Palliasse
noun
A simple and often rough bed made from straw and used as a mattress.
The prisoner was given only a palliasse to sleep on in his cell.
Often appears as...
- sleep on a palliasse
- lay on a palliasse
noun
A simple and often rough bed made from straw and used as a mattress.
The prisoner was given only a palliasse to sleep on in his cell.
Often appears as...
- sleep on a palliasse
- lay on a palliasse
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Originally used in historical settings, such as medieval times or in earlier military camps.
Visitors to the historic fort saw replicas of soldiers' sleeping quarters, each with a palliasse.
Pro Tip 2/3Simplicity
Emphasizes a lack of comfort or luxury; it's basic, not soft or elaborate.
After hiking all day, they settled for the night on a palliasse under the stars.
Pro Tip 3/3Economic Implication
Suggests a low-cost alternative to a proper mattress, indicating poverty or temporary living situations.
The makeshift shelter provided a palliasse for each refugee to rest on.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Originally used in historical settings, such as medieval times or in earlier military camps.
Visitors to the historic fort saw replicas of soldiers' sleeping quarters, each with a palliasse.
Pro Tip 2/3Simplicity
Emphasizes a lack of comfort or luxury; it's basic, not soft or elaborate.
After hiking all day, they settled for the night on a palliasse under the stars.
Pro Tip 3/3Economic Implication
Suggests a low-cost alternative to a proper mattress, indicating poverty or temporary living situations.
The makeshift shelter provided a palliasse for each refugee to rest on.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Originally used in historical settings, such as medieval times or in earlier military camps.
Visitors to the historic fort saw replicas of soldiers' sleeping quarters, each with a palliasse.
Pro Tip 2/3Simplicity
Emphasizes a lack of comfort or luxury; it's basic, not soft or elaborate.
After hiking all day, they settled for the night on a palliasse under the stars.
Pro Tip 3/3Economic Implication
Suggests a low-cost alternative to a proper mattress, indicating poverty or temporary living situations.
The makeshift shelter provided a palliasse for each refugee to rest on.
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