patchi

Norman

Alternative forms

• patcher (Guernsey)

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Compare French paquer.

Verb

patchi (gerund paqu'thie or paqu'sie)

1. (Jersey) to pack
2. (Jersey) to wrap
3. (Jersey, nautical) to furl (a sail)

Derived terms

• patchi coumme des sardinnes (“packed like sardines”)
• patchi ses vailes (“to die”)

Verb

patchi

1. past participle of patchi