pugillares
/ˌpjuːdʒɪˈlɑːreɪz/ /ˌpjuːdʒɪˈlɑːriz/historical
noun
Treated as plural. In ancient Rome: writing tablets, typically made of wood and coated with wax, and written on using a stylus.
Origin
Early 18th century. From classical Latin pugillārēs (masculine plural) writing tablets. Compare Italian pugillari, plural.