I. ˈpas-tē noun
( plural pasties )
Etymology: Middle English pastee, from Anglo-French pasté, from paste dough, paste
Date: 13th century
1. : a meat pie
2. : turnover 5
II. ˈpās-tē adjective
( past·i·er ; -est )
Date: 1659
: resembling paste ; especially : pallid and unhealthy in appearance
• past·i·ness -nəs noun