pathe

• IPA^(key): /ˈpeɪð/

pathe

1. Misspelling of pave.

This misspelling derives from a mishearing of pave as "pathe" in association with path, in the same way bathe is associated with bath. This is an easy mistake in accents where /v/ and /ð/ are merged, or whose speakers only weakly distinguish the sounds in context.

pathe

1. alternative form of path

• pâre (Guernsey)

From Old French paire, from Latin paria (“equals”), neuter plural of pār.

• Audio (Jersey):

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pathe f (plural pathes)

1. (Jersey) pair

• lanchi eune pathe dg'ièrs (“to throw a glance”)

pathe

1. inflection of patha (“path”):
   1. locative singular
   2. accusative plural