Paten

[pætn]

Definition

(n.) A plate.

(n.) The place on which the consecrated bread is placed in the Eucharist, or on which the host is placed during the Mass. It is usually small, and formed as to fit the chalice, or cup, as a cover.

Editor: Rena

Definition

n. the plate for the bread in the Eucharist.

Inputed by Elliot