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pathe
pathe
See also: -pathe
English
Verb
pathe
- Misspelling of pave.
Usage notes
This misspelling derives from a mishearing of pave as "pathe" in association with path, in the same way bathe in associated with bath. This is an easy misspelling in accents where /v/ and /ð/ are either merged, or whose speakers only weakly distinguish the sounds in context.
Norman
Alternative forms
- pâre (Guernsey)
Etymology
From Old French paire, from Latin paria (“equals”), neuter plural of pār.
Pronunciation
Noun
pathe f (plural pathes)
Derived terms
- lanchi eune pathe dg'ièrs (“to throw a glance”)