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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Patty-low's, -loose. [The first element is perhaps mod. Eng. (1710) patty a pastry.] The name of some culinary dish. —1658 R. Moray Lett. 29 Mar.
I would have you green for patty loose of my making for I … have the best meal that ever water wet 1661 Prince Tartaria in Reliq. Scot. v. 3.
Till he had breakfast with car-cakes and patty low's
