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pate

UK/ˈpæt.eɪ/ US/pæˈteɪ/ uncommon archaic

noun

1.

liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned

2.

the top of the head

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Origin

From Middle English pate, of uncertain origin. Perhaps a shortened form of Old French patene or Medieval Latin patena, both from Latin patina (“pan, dish”). Alternatively, perhaps akin to Old Frisian pote (“skull”).

Phrases

  • addle pate

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