1. marshy ground MN.i.117; SN.iii.108 sq.
2. a small pond or lake Vin.i.230; DN.ii.89; Ja.ii.129; Ja.v.346.

cp. Class Sk. palvala = Lat. palus; Ohg. felawa = Ger. felber willow; Lith. pélkè moor; BSk. also palvala, e.g. Divy.56