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pastille

The origin and history of pastille.

Etymology

The word passed into English partly from Old French pastel and partly from French pastille and Spanish pastilla, all tracing back to Latin pastillus, meaning a small bread roll or a lozenge used to freshen the breath.

Origin: French

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