Pale or unhealthy-looking in complexion; or a small baked pastry filled with meat or vegetables (when pronounced PAH-stee).
The adjective comes from 'paste' (the thick mixture) because pale skin looks like paste; the noun (pastry) derives from Old French 'paste' and 'pastisserie,' coming ultimately from Latin 'pasta.'
English speakers couldn't decide which meaning of 'paste' was more important—pale like wet paste or baked pastry made from paste—so we ended up pronouncing them differently to keep both alive!
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