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pate Definition


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pate
noun
    1. old use or facetious
      The head or skull, especially when alluding to baldness or intelligence.
Etymology: 14c.




pâté
noun
    1. A spread made from ground or chopped meat, fish or vegetables blended with herbs, spices, etc.
Etymology: Early 20c in this sense; 17c, French, meaning ‘pie' or ‘pasty'.



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