Pat: alternatives and connections

Set apart for a particular use or person. Hence: Belonging peculiarly; peculiar; suitable; fit; proper.

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Set apart for a particular use or person. Hence: Belonging peculiarly; peculiar; suitable; fit; proper.

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Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.

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Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.

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An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.

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To treat or handle with tenderness or in a loving manner; to caress; as, a nurse fondles a child.

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The air bladder of a fish; as, cod sounds are an esteemed article of food.

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To touch or hit with some force, either with the hand or with an instrument; to smite; to give a blow to, either with the hand or with any instrument…

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To come in contact with; to hit or strike lightly against; to extend the hand, foot, or the like, so as to reach or rest on.

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of Touch

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Fitness or appropriateness; striking suitableness; convenience.

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Fitness or appropriateness; striking suitableness; convenience.

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To make a noise resembling that of a hen when she calls her chickens; to cluck.

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A skillful hand; a dabster; an expert.

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Smooth; slippery; as, ice is glib.

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A lay or skein containing 120 yards of yarn.

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See Schlich.

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To strike with a slight or gentle blow; to touch gently; to rap lightly; to pat; as, to tap one with the hand or a cane.

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