Associations to the word «Patten»

Wiktionary

PATTEN, noun. Any of various types of footwear with thick soles, often used to elevate the foot, especially wooden clogs.
PATTEN, noun. (UK) (dialect) (obsolete) A stilt.

Dictionary definition

PATTEN, noun. Footwear usually with wooden soles.

Wise words

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