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pallette

(ˈpælɪt)
n
a plate in a suit of armour to protect the armpit
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pal•lette

(ˈpæl ɪt)

n.
an armpit plate in a suit of armor.
[1825–35; < French palette; see palette]
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.pallette - one of the rounded armor plates at the armpits of a suit of armor
palette
armor plate, armor plating, armour plate, plate armor, plate armour - specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire
body armor, body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor, suit of armour - armor that protects the wearer's whole body
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