Surely some Pallisers must be from French palisseur 'fish-oil tanner'
(one who tans using "chamoisage" technique). 

RC

 
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-----Original Message-----
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John Briggs
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Subject: [spam] [ESL] Palliser

What's the current thinking on the origin and meaning of the name
"Palliser"? Is 'paling-maker' still accepted?

John Briggs


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