pat
The origin and history of pat.
Etymology
From Middle English pat, "a blow or stroke," related to Old English plætt, "a sounding smack."
The origin and history of pat.
From Middle English pat, "a blow or stroke," related to Old English plætt, "a sounding smack."
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