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Pat, n.2|pæt|
[Abbreviation of the Christian name Patrick.]
A nickname for an Irishman; cf. Paddy n.2 Hence ˈPatess, an Irishwoman.
1806Port Folio (Philad.) 11 Oct. 221/2 A company of honest Pats in the purlieus of St. Giles's. 1825Scott Let. to Morritt 3 Aug. in Lockhart, The habit of the more youthful Pats and Patesses is decent and comely. 1857Hughes Tom Brown i. iv, Here's fun! let the Pats have it about the ears. |