palliasse n 1: mattress consisting of a thin pad filled with straw or sawdust [syn: {paillasse}, {palliasse}]
Paillasse \Pail*lasse"\ (?; F. ?), n. [F., fr. paille straw. See {Pallet} a bed.] An under bed or mattress of straw. [Written also {palliasse}.] [1913 Webster]
Palliasse \Pal*liasse"\, n. See {Paillasse}. [1913 Webster]