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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

PATACHE

n.A tender or small vessel employed in conveying men or orders from one ship or place to another.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

PATACHE

Pa `tache ", n. Etym: [F. & Sp. patache, P. patacho.] (Naut. )

 

Defn: A tender to a fleet, formerly used for conveying men, orders, or treasure. [Spain & Portugal ]

 

Spanish Dictionary

patache

patache nombre masculino Barco de cabotaje propio del Norte de España :Baroja alude muchas veces en sus novelas a los pataches vascos .