PATEN

Etymology

Noun

paten (plural patens)

The plate used to hold the host during the Eucharist.

(archaeology) Any shallow dish found in an archaeological site.

Anagrams

• Penta, penta-

Source: Wiktionary

Pat"en, n. Etym: [LL. patina, patena, fr. L. patina, patena, a pan; cf. L. patere to be open, E. patent, and Gr. patène. Cf. Patina.]

1. A plate. [Obs.]

2. (Eccl.)

Definition: The place on which the consecrated bread is placed in the Eucharist, or on which the host is placed during the Mass. It is usually small, and formed as to fit the chalice, or cup, as a cover. [Written also patin, patine.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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