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- [pat-n]
- /ˈpæt n/
- /ˈpætən/
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- [pat-n]
- /ˈpæt n/
Definitions of paten word
- noun paten a metal plate on which the bread is placed in the celebration of the Eucharist. 1
- noun paten a plate, usually made of silver or gold, esp the plate on which the bread is placed in the Eucharist 0
- noun paten a metal disk or plate, esp. one of precious metal for holding the bread in a Eucharistic service 0
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Origin of paten
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English pateyn(e) < Old French patene < Medieval Latin patena, patina Eucharistic plate (Latin: pan); akin to Greek patánē flat dish, Latin patēre to be open (see patent)
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Parts of speech for Paten
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
paten popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
paten usage trend in Literature
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