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Definition of pate noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

pate

noun
 
/peɪt/
 
/peɪt/
 (old use or humorous)
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  1. the top part of the head, especially when there is no hair on it
    • The sun beat down on his bald pate.
    Topics Appearancec2
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryPâté is used after these nouns:
    • liver
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    Word OriginMiddle English: of unknown origin.
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