Definitions for: Pate

[n] the top of the head
[n] liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned

Webster (1913) Definition: Pate, n. [Cf. LG. & Prov. G. pattkopf, patzkopf, scabby
head; patt, patz, scab + kopf head.]
1. The head of a person; the top, or crown, of the head. [Now
generally used in contempt or ridicule.]

His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his
violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate. --Ps.
vii. 16.

Fat paunches have lean pate. --Shak.

2. The skin of a calf's head.

Synonyms: crown, poll

See Also: duck pate, foie gras, human head, paste, pate de foie gras, spread, tonsure, top, top side, upper side, upside

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