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Definition of
pate noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
pate
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
peɪt
/
/
(
old use
or
humorous
)
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the top part of the head, especially when there is no hair on it
The sun beat down on his bald pate.
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pate
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