Middle English Dictionary Entry
aqua-patis n.
Entry Info
| Forms | aqua-patis n. |
| Etymology | ?Cp. OF pa(s)ticier make pastry. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
A broth or sauce prepared as described in the quot.
Associated quotations
- (a1399) Form Cury (Add 5016)p.41 : Aquapatys. Pill garlec and cast it in a pot with water and oile and seeþ it; do þerto safron, salt, and powdour fort and dresse it forth hool.
- ?c1425 Arun.Cook.Recipes (Arun 334)445 : Aqua Patys to Potage. Take and pille garlec, [etc.].