pat
Cross references:
1. seasonable
1. pat \'pat\ n [ME patte] 1: a light blow esp. with the hand or a flat
instrument 2: a light tapping often rhythmical sound 3: a usu. square
individual portion of butter or something resembling or su ggesting it
2. pat vb or pat.ted; or pat.ting 1: to strike lightly with a flat
instrument 2: to flatten, smooth, or put into place or shape with light
blows 3: to tap gently with the hand to soothe, caress, or show approval
1: to strike or beat gently 2: to walk or run with a light beating sound
3. pat av : in a pat manner : APTLY, PROMPTLY
4. pat aj 1a: exactly suited to the purpose or occasion : APT 1b: too
exactly suitable : CONTRIVED 2: learned, mastered, or memorized exactly
3: FIRM, UNYIELDING {stand ~}