noun

patten

Patten (noun) means any of various types of footwear with thick soles, often used to elevate the foot, especially wooden clogs.

noun

Any of various types of footwear with thick soles, often used to elevate the foot, especially wooden clogs.

One of various wooden attachments used to lift a shoe above wet or muddy ground.

A circular wooden plank attached to a horse's foot to prevent it from sinking into a bog while plowing.

An ice skate.

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Etymology

From Middle English patyn, patin, pateyn, from Old French patin, from patte (“paw, hoof”), from Latin patta, of imitative origin.

Rhymes for patten

fatten batten flatten

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of patten?

"patten" (noun) means any of various types of footwear with thick soles, often used to elevate the foot, especially wooden clogs.

What are the different meanings of patten?

"patten" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any of various types of footwear with thick soles, often used to elevate the foot, especially wooden clogs; 2. One of various wooden attachments used to lift a shoe above wet or muddy ground; 3. A circular wooden plank attached to a horse's foot to prevent it from sinking into a bog while plowing.