Definitions

1. noun

a surname of English origin, also a rare given name. In a broader sense, it can refer to a man’s given name.

“The famous General George S. Patton was born with the surname Patton.”

2. proper noun

refers specifically to the surname or the given name of an individual, such as General George S. Patton, or a place or location.

“The Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor is a museum located in Fort Knox, Kentucky.”

3. verb

to decorate or apply a coat of paint to something, typically to protect or preserve it.

“The carpenter pattoned the wooden floor to make it more durable.”