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pail⋅lette

[pahy-yet, pey-, puh-let; Fr. pa-yet]
–noun, plural pail⋅lettes [pal-yets, puh-lets; Fr. pa-yet] .
1. a spangle for ornamenting a costume.
2. (in enameling) a decorative piece of gold, silver, or colored foil.

Origin:
1875–80; < F; see pallet 1


pail⋅let⋅ted, adjective
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pail·lette   (pä-yět', pā-, pā-lět')   
n.  
  1. A small piece of metal or foil used in painting with enamel.

  2. A spangle used to ornament a dress or costume.


[French, from Old French, diminutive of paille, straw; see paillasse.]
pail·let'ted adj.
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