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Inattention.

To exceed in flattering.

Narrow at the inner, and very broad at the other, end, or having its arms of that shape; -- said of a cross. See Illust. (8) of Cross. [Written also paté, patee.]

See Patamar.

, usually supported by an iron ring, worn to raise the feet from the wet or the mud. The patten now supports each frugal dame. Gay.

Wearing pattens. "Some pattened girl." Jane Austen.

To strike with a quick succession of slight, sharp sounds; as, pattering rain or hail; pattering feet. The stealing shower is scarce to patter heard. Thomson.

One who patters, or talks glibly; specifically, a street peddler. [Cant, Eng.]

chetype; an exemplar; that which is to be, or is worthy to be, copied or imitated; as, a pattern of a machine. I will be the pattern of all patience. Shak.

A sound like that of alternating light beats. Also, a pattering of words.

To flatten and make into sheets or plates; as, to platten cylinder glass.

A large plate or shallow dish on which meat or other food is brought to the table. The attendants . . . speedly brought in several large, smoking platters, filled with huge pieces of beef. Sir W. Scott.

Having a broad, flat face.

A thick woolen stuff quilled or twilled.

one's employment (as by breaking or stealing them), for the purpose of annoying; as, to ratten a mechanic who works during a strike. [Trades-union Cant] J. McCarthy.

One who, or that which, rats, as one who deserts his party.

To attempt again.

sely; to deposit or place here and there, esp. in an open or sparse order. And some are scattered all the floor about. Chaucer. Why should my muse enlarge on Libyan swains, Their scattered cottages, and ample plains Dryden. Teach the glad hours to scatter, as they fly, Soft quiet, gentle love, and endless joy. Prior.…

A giddy or thoughtless person; one incapable of concentration or attention. [Written also scatter-brains.]

Giddy; thoughtless.