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| pat·ty [ páttee ] (plural pat·ties) |
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1. flat portion of food: a small flat individual cake made from ground or chopped meat, vegetables, or other food
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2. small pie: a small pie or pasty
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3. U.S. food Same as patty shell
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| [Mid-17th century. Anglicization of French pâté (see pâté), influenced by pasty2] |
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