paten
noun
pat·en ˈpa-tᵊn 
1
: a plate usually made of precious metal and used to carry the bread at the Eucharist
2
a
: plate
b
: something (such as a metal disk) resembling a plate
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The collection also includes annual reports from parishes dating back to 1851, memorabilia and personal items, like the ceremonial chalice and paten given to the Rev. Richard Sherer when he was ordained in 1958 along with someone’s golf clubs. 
Ken Byron, courant.com, 15 Jan. 2018
Ken Byron, courant.com, 15 Jan. 2018 Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French patene, from Medieval Latin & Latin; Medieval Latin patina, from Latin, shallow dish, from Greek patanē
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1