Pronunciation : Pane
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. panne.]
Definition : Defn: The narrow edge of a hammer head. See Peen.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Pane
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OE. pan part, portion of a thing, F. pan a skirt, lappet, part or piece of a wall, side, fr. L. pannus a cloth, fillet, rag; akin to E. vane. See Vane, and cf. Panel, Pawn pledge.]
Definition : 1. A division; a distinct piece, limited part, or compartment of any surface; a patch; hence, a square of a checkered or plaided pattern.
2. One of the openings in a slashed garment, showing the bright colored silk, or the like, within; hence, the piece of colored or other stuff so shown.
3. (Arch.) (a) A compartment of a surface, or a flat space; hence, one side or face of a building; as, an octagonal tower is said to have eight panes. (b) Especially, in modern use, the glass in one compartment of a window sash.
4. In irrigating, a subdivision of an irrigated surface between a feeder and an outlet drain.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913