Pa-tăchē', n.

noun

(pa-tăsh'), n. [Fr. & Sp. patache, It. pataecia, Armor. partaich. Cf. Ar. batsah, batshah, pl. batas, a ship.]

  1. A tender or small vessel employed in conveying men or orders from one ship or place to another. Sp. Dict.
  2. A stage-coach. Simmonds.