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PATTE
Etymology
Noun
patte (plural pattes)
A narrow band keeping a belt or sash in its place.
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• tapet
Source: Wiktionary
Pat`té", Pat*tee", a. Etym: [F. patté, fem. pattée, fr. patte paw, foot. Cf. Patten.] (Her.)
Definition: Narrow at the inner, and very broad at the other, end, or having its arms of that shape; -- said of a cross. See Illust. (8) of Cross. [Written also paté, patee.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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