Patten (shoe) the nineteenth or even early 20th century. In appearance, they may resemble contemporary clogs or sandals, but though historical usage was apparently not always consistent, the term now is used only to describe protective overshoes worn over another pair of shoes. Pattens were worn during the Middle Ages outdoors and in public places over (outside) the thin soled shoes of that era. Pattens were worn by both men and women during the Middle Ages, and are especially seen in art from the 15th century: a time when poulaines, shoes with very long pointed toes, were particularly in fashion. Medieval pattens
There's a Hole in My Bucket I hone it, dear Liza, with what? But the stone is too dry, dear Liza, dear Liza, The stone is too dry, dear Liza, too dry. With what shall I wet it, dear Liza, dear Liza? With what shall I wet it, dear Liza, with what? In what shall I fetch it, dear Liza, dear Liza? In what shall I fetch it, dear Liza, in what? There's a hole in the bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza, There's a hole in the bucket, dear Liza, a hole.</poem> The earliest known archetype of this song seems to be in the German collection