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Etymology 1

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From paste +‎ -ie. First use appears c. 1954, in the publications of E. J. Abbot.

 
Woman wearing pasties

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pastie (plural pasties)

  1. An item worn (often by strippers) to conceal one's nipples.
    Synonym: nipple pastie
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Etymology 2

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Pasties from Australia

13th century. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

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pastie (plural pasties)

  1. A type of seasoned meat pie, usually of a semicircular or distinctive shape.
  2. (Northern Ireland) A circular, battered and deep-fried meat pie usually consisting of minced pork, onion, potato and seasoning and served in a bap or with chips. A peculiarity of Northern Irish "chippy" cuisine, rarely (if ever) seen outside the area.
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The spelling pasty is considered correct in the United Kingdom but in Australia the spelling pastie is more common.

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