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pastie.

An item worn (often by strippers) to conceal one's nipples.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpeɪsti/
  1. An item worn (often by strippers) to conceal one's nipples.

Where this word comes from

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

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

    alt-of · alternative
  2. 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.

    Northern-Ireland
Where this word comes from

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

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