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Webster 1913 Edition

Patache

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Paˊtache′

,
Noun.
[F. & Sp.
patache
, P.
patacho
.]
(Naut.)
A tender to a fleet, formerly used for conveying men, orders, or treasure.
[Spain & Portugal]

Definition 2024

patache

patache

English

Noun

patache ‎(plural pataches)

  1. A dispatch-boat; a small vessel used to communicate between the vessels of a fleet.
  2. A horse-drawn carriage with two wheels used in France.

French

Etymology

From Spanish patache.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pataʃ/

Noun

patache f ‎(plural pataches)

  1. patache (carriage)

Derived terms

Spanish

Etymology

Origin uncertain; perhaps from Arabic بَطَّاش ‎(baṭṭāš).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /paˈtatʃe/

Noun

patache m ‎(plural pataches)

  1. patache (boat)

Etymology

From Spanish patache, of uncertain origin. The carriage sense is after French.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /paˈtɑːʃ/

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