PATTE

Etymology

Noun

patte (plural pattes)

A narrow band keeping a belt or sash in its place.

Anagrams

• 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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