French word paillasson comes from French paillasse (Clown, buffoon Laboratory desk. Paillasse, straw mattress.), French -on

Detailed word origin of paillasson

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
paillasse	French (fra)	Clown, buffoon Laboratory desk. Paillasse, straw mattress.
-on	French (fra)	Forming diminutives of things, including some animals.. Indicating origin or occupation. (physics, and, biology) -on.
paillasson	French (fra)	Doormat.

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