Meaning of pate | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The head, particularly the top or crown.
   archaic
2. Alternative spelling of pâté (finely-ground paste of meat, fish, etc.)
   alt-of, alternative
3. A finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables, sometimes with the addition of alcohol.
   countable, uncountable
4. An island of Kenya.
5. Wit, cleverness, cognitive abilities.
   archaic
6. The interior body, or non-rind portion of cheese, described by its texture, density, and color.
7. A surname.

Equivalents

Examples

“He had a shiny, bald pate.”

“For his vnhappynes ſhall come vpon his owne heade, ⁊ his wickednes ſhall fall vpon his owne pate.”

“The whole benighted, blooming crew, The Puddin'-thieves, the Usher too, Are being beaten black and blue With bottles on the pate.”

“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.”

“I thank thee for that ieſt; heer’s a garment for’t: Wit ſhall not goe vn-rewarded while I am King of this Country: Steale by line and leuell, is an excellent paſſe of pate: there’s another garment for’t.”

“Two waiters brought in kipper pâté and thin toast.”

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