Posted by Merriam Webster on August 13, 2002 at 08:41:10:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Take Tranish off? posted by Chuck(G) on August 12, 2002 at 22:14:36:
Main Entry: paˇtiˇna
Pronunciation: p&-'tE-n&, 'pa-t&-n&
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural paˇtiˇnas /-n&z/; or paˇtiˇnae /-"nE, -"nI/
Etymology: Italian, from Latin, shallow dish -- more at PATEN
Date: 1748
1 a : a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color b : a surface appearance of something grown beautiful especially with age or use
2 : an appearance or aura that is derived from association, habit, or established character
3 : a superficial covering or exterior