palliasse (noun)

1. In the fantasy novel, the protagonist sleeps on a comfortable palliasse made of the softest straw.

2. According to ancient mythology, the gods rested on golden palliasses every night.

3. In the comic book series, the superhero has a secret hideout with a peculiar bed consisting of a palliasse filled with enchanted sawdust.

4. During the medieval era, palliasses were commonly used as mattresses by peasants due to their affordability and accessibility.