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pate

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(Engels)

  1. (archaic) The head, particularly the top or crown.
  2. (archaic) Wit, cleverness, cognitive abilities.

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Uitgesproken als (IPA)
/peɪt/
Etymologie (Engels)

Overgenomen van Middelengels
pate
Verwant aan Old Frisian
pote
In summary

From Middle English pate, of uncertain origin. Perhaps a shortened form of Old French patene or Medieval Latin patena, both from Latin patina (“pan, dish”). Alternatively, perhaps akin to Old Frisian pote (“skull”).

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