I. ˈpa-lət noun
Etymology: Middle English paillet, from Anglo-French paillete bundle of straw, from paille straw, from Latin palea chaff, straw; akin to Sanskrit palāva chaff
Date: 14th century
1. : a straw-filled tick or mattress
2. : a small, hard, or temporary bed
II. noun
Etymology: Middle French palette, literally, small shovel — more at palette
Date: 1558
1. : a wooden flat-bladed instrument
2. : a lever or surface in a timepiece that receives an impulse from the escapement wheel and imparts motion to a balance or pendulum
3. : a portable platform for handling, storing, or moving materials and packages (as in warehouses, factories, or vehicles)