pastie

English

Etymology 1

From paste +‎ -ie.[1] First use appears c. 1954, in the publications of E. J. Abbot.

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • enPR: pāst'i, IPA(key): /ˈpeɪsti/
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Homophone: pasty
  • Rhymes: -eɪsti

Noun

pastie (plural pasties)

  1. An item worn (often by strippers) to conceal one's nipples.
    Synonym: nipple pastie
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      My health has much improved; I could probably go back to wearing bras if I wanted to. But I’ve grown fond of my strange-looking pasties.
Translations

Etymology 2

From Middle English paste, from Anglo-Norman paste and Old French pasté.[2] Doublet of patty.

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

Noun

pastie (plural pasties)

  1. Alternative spelling of pasty (“a type of seasoned meat pie, usually of a semicircular or distinctive shape”).
  2. (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

The spelling pasty is considered correct in the United Kingdom but in Australia the spelling pastie is more common.

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See also

References

  1. ^ “pastie, n.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
  2. ^ “pasty, n.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.

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