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pat

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  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 ~}