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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pallissad, Pillasad, n. [e.m.E. pallaisade (1600), palisade (1658), F. palissade (15th c. in Hatz.-Darm.) f. palisser to enclose with pales.] A palisade. —1639 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II. 408.
iiijxx of grit carvill naill … till call in the pallisadis 1666-74 Fraser Polichron. 287.
Sconced round with an earthen wall, a deep trensh, rampards and pillasads
