Pattern \Pat"tern\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Patterned; p. pr. &
   vb. n. Patterning.]
   1. To make or design (anything) by, from, or after, something
      that serves as a pattern; to copy; to model; to imitate.
      --Milton.
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            [A temple] patterned from that which Adam reared in
            Paradise.                             --Sir T.
                                                  Herbert.
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   2. To serve as an example for; also, to parallel.
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   To pattern after, to imitate; to follow.
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	patterned \patterned\ adj.
   Having describable patterns, especially patterns of colors.
   [Narrower terms: banded, blotched, blotchy, splotched,
   brindled, brindle, brinded, tabby, burled, checked,
   checkered, dappled, mottled, dotted, flecked, specked,
   speckled, stippled, figured, floral, flowered, laced,
   marbled, marbleized, moire, watered, pinstriped,
   pinstripe(prenominal), slashed, streaked, spotted,
   sprigged, streaked, streaky, striped, stripy,
   tessellated, veined, venose] plain, solid
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	patterned
    adj 1: having patterns (especially colorful patterns) [ant:
           plain, unpatterned]