patten

pat·ten

noun \ˈpa-t^ən\

Definition of PATTEN

: a clog, sandal, or overshoe often with a wooden sole or metal device to elevate the foot and increase the wearer's height or aid in walking in mud

Origin of PATTEN

Middle English patin, from Anglo-French, from pate paw, hoof, from Vulgar Latin *patta, of imitative origin

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with PATTEN

batten, fatten, flatten, gratin, Grattan, Latin, latten, matin, paten, Patton, platan, platen, ratton, satin, statin