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

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pate

Source Word

pate

IPA(Pronunciation)

/peɪt/

archaic

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

Japanese Meaning

（古い意味で）頭部、頂部、冠 / （古い意味で）知恵、才知、認知能力

He tapped his pate thoughtfully as he considered the puzzle.

彼はパズルを考えながら、思案深げに頭のてっぺんを軽くたたいた。

Sense（1）

(somewhat archaic) The head, particularly the top or crown.

He had a shiny, bald pate.

Sense（2）

(archaic) Wit, cleverness, cognitive abilities.

I am reſolued, tis but a thee yeeres faſt:

The minde ſhall banquet, though the body pine,

Fat paunches haue leane pates: and daynty bits

Make rich the ribbes, but banerout quite the wits.

pates

（ plural ）