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pattée

/ ˈpæteɪ; ˈpætɪ /

adjective

  1. often postpositive (of a cross) having triangular arms widening outwards
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of pattée1

from French patte paw
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Example Sentences

Colonel Pattee was on his horse, half faced about toward his men, evidently impatient and eager.

Upon this is placed a Maltese or cross pattee of brilliants.

Colonel Pattee took command of these, and they acted together as one organization.

Our fire continuing, Colonel Pattee rode up to us, excitedly, to learn what it meant.

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