paty

[ pat-ee ]

adjective

, Heraldry.

1. (of a cross) having arms of equal length, each expanding outward from the center; formée:

   a cross paty.

Word History and Origins

Origin of paty¹

1480–90; variant of pattee < Middle French, equivalent to patte paw + -ee; -ee, -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Although the mother of another girl had phoned the school in tears, Audrey F said she had called her back, with Samuel Paty also on the call, and said the mother appeared reassured.

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The pair were demanding action against Paty, who they condemned as a "thug" and wanted removed.

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On the advice of a superior she went to the police with Samuel Paty, where he filed a complaint, and contacted the local authority.

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On the final day of half-term, at 16:45 on Friday 16 October, Samuel Paty was stabbed and decapitated by the 18-year-old Chechen refugee outside the school.

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The row tragically ended with Paty's murder outside the school by 18-year-old Abdoullakh Anzorov, who was shot dead by police at the scene.

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