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- [pat-ee]
- /ˈpæt i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pat-ee]
- /ˈpæt i/
Definition of paty word
- adjective paty (of a cross) having arms of equal length, each expanding outward from the center; formée: a cross paty. 1
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Origin of paty
First appearance:
before 1480 One of the 25% oldest English words
1480-90; variant of pattee < Middle French, equivalent to patte paw + -ee; see -ee, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Paty
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
paty popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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paty usage trend in Literature
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