Proto-IE: *pelt-, -d-
Meaning: a big piece of fabric, linen
Old Indian: paṭa- m. `woven cloth, cloth, blanket', paṭala- n. `roof, thatch, veil, cover'
Old Greek: péltǟ f. 'small light shield of leather without a rim; horse's ornament' LS 1358
Russ. meaning: большой кусок ткани, полотно
References: WP II 58 f
Comments: Cf. *palǝ- 'id.'
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