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patten

pat.ten \'pat-*n\ n [ME patin, fr. MF, fr. patte paw, hoof, fr. (assumed) 
   VL pattaX, of imit. origin : 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