释义 |
ˈpatterny, a. rare. [f. pattern n. + -y.] Characterized by the (obtrusive) presence of pattern; having too much pattern.
1885F. Caddy Footsteps Jeanne d'Arc (1886) 130 An enchanting church outside, but..within, how coloured and patterny. 1901Westm. Gaz. 18 Apr. 3/1 A patterny element like lace. |