patine

1 of 2

noun

pa·​tine pa-ˈtēn How to pronounce patine (audio)
: patina

patine

2 of 2

verb

patined; patining

transitive verb

: to cover with a patina

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, from Italian patina

First Known Use

Noun

1883, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of patine was in 1883

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Cite this Entry

“Patine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patine. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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