Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Godfrey Smith (fl. 1738–1756). Origin unknown; perhaps compare Spanish pallón a quantity of gold or silver from an assay, Italian pallone ball.
Definition of pallion in US English:
pallion
noun
A small piece or pellet of solder.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Godfrey Smith (fl. 1738–1756). Origin unknown; perhaps compare Spanish pallón a quantity of gold or silver from an assay, Italian pallone ball.