Gadit

pasties

Definitions (2)
1nounA type of pastry filled with meat and vegetables, typically associated with Cornwall, England.
I bought a couple of pasties from the bakery for lunch.
Cornish pasties are a popular snack in the UK.
The pasties were filled with beef, potatoes, and onions.
2nounDecorative coverings worn on the nipples, often used in burlesque performances.
The dancer wore glittery pasties during her performance.
Pasties are often used in burlesque shows for modesty.
She bought a pair of pasties for her costume.
Word Origin
Language
English
Originally meant
A small pastry filled with meat and vegetables; also, decorative nipple coverings.
Background
The culinary pasty has its roots in medieval England, particularly in Cornwall, where it was a convenient meal for miners. The decorative pasty, used in burlesque, became popular in the 20th century as a form of modesty in performances.