impaste

[ im-peyst ]

verb (used with object)

, Obsolete.

, im·past·ed, im·past·ing.

1. to cover with or enclose in a paste.

impaste

/ ˌɪmpæsˈteɪʃən; ɪmˈpeɪst /

verb

1. tr to apply paint thickly to

Derived Forms

• impastation, noun

Other Words From

• im·pas·ta·tion [im-pa-, stey, -sh, uh, n], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of impaste¹

From the Italian word impastare, dating back to 1540–50. See im- ¹, paste

Word History and Origins

Origin of impaste¹

C16: from Italian impastare, from pasta paste ¹