pastie
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[edit]Etymology 1
[edit]From paste + -ie. First use appears c. 1954, in the publications of E. J. Abbot.
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Alternative forms
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]pastie (plural pasties)
- An item worn (often by strippers) to conceal one's nipples.
- Synonym: nipple pastie
Related terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]item worn to conceal one's nipples
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Etymology 2
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13th century. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.
Alternative forms
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]- (UK) păst'i, /ˈpæsti/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
- Rhymes: -æsti
- (General Australian) päst'i, /ˈpɑːsti/
- Rhymes: -ɑːsti
Noun
[edit]pastie (plural pasties)
- A type of seasoned meat pie, usually of a semicircular or distinctive shape.
- (Northern Ireland) A circular, battered and deep-fried meat pie usually consisting of minced pork, onion, potato and seasoning and served in a bap or with chips. A peculiarity of Northern Irish "chippy" cuisine, rarely (if ever) seen outside the area.
Usage notes
[edit]The spelling pasty is considered correct in the United Kingdom but in Australia the spelling pastie is more common.
Derived terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]pie
See also
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