Sekirov Dictionary

pate

/ˈpæt.eɪ/

noun 2
/peɪt/ noun 2
forms 3

noun2

•
A finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables, sometimes with the addition of alcohol.
- Two waiters brought in kipper pâté and thin toast. — 2014
The interior body, or non-rind portion of cheese, described by its texture, density, and color.

pate

/peɪt/

noun2

•
(no longer used) The head, particularly the top or crown.
- He had a shiny, bald pate.
•
(no longer used) Wit, cleverness, cognitive abilities.
- I am resolued, tis but a thee yeeres fast: The minde shall banquet, though the body pine, Fat paunches haue leane pates: and daynty bits Make rich the ribbes, but banerout quite the wits. — 1595

forms

pates · patés · pâtés

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