n. [ F. patin a high-heeled shoe, fr. patte paw, foot. Cf. Panton, Patté. ] 1. A clog or sole of wood, usually supported by an iron ring, worn to raise the feet from the wet or the mud. [ 1913 Webster ]

The patten now supports each frugal dame. Gay. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A stilt. [ Prov. Eng. ] Halliwell. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Wearing pattens. “Some pattened girl.” Jane Austen. [ 1913 Webster ]