Patten

(n.) A clog or sole of wood, usually supported by an iron ring, worn to raise the feet from the wet or the mud.

(n.) A stilt.

琼整理

• His affections are, I believe, at this moment, divided between a Mrs. Bang, a Mrs. Patten and a Mrs. Pancrass, all ladies of Covent Garden notoriety. 哈里特·威尔逊. 哈里特·威尔逊回忆录.
• Ask my young nephew here, who can tell you how I used to sit, and sigh, and drink brandy and water with Mrs. Patten after the play, answered Berkely. 哈里特·威尔逊. 哈里特·威尔逊回忆录.
• In pattens I am, sir, she said quickly. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 荒凉山庄.
• In the street, umbrellas were the only things to be seen, and the clicking of pattens and splashing of rain-drops were the only sounds to be heard. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• The chief noises were women's shrill cries, men's laughter, Susan's stays and pattens, Olly Dowden's heu-heu-heu! 托马斯·哈代. 还乡.
• In short, he seemed elate as any midden-cock on pattens. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 雪莉.

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