n. (pt s) 1 film, usu. green, formed on old bronze. 2 similar film on other surfaces. 3 gloss produced by age on woodwork. [Latin: related to PATEN]
n. (pt s) 1 film, usu. green, formed on old bronze. 2 similar film on other surfaces. 3 gloss produced by age on woodwork. [Latin: related to PATEN]