patly
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Patly — Pat ly, adv. Fitly; seasonably. Barrow. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
patly — adverb Etymology: pat (IV) + ly : in a pat manner : aptly, suitably the too patly remembered conversations, and all the other fakeries that have become standard in the “as told to” books Gilbert Seldes … Useful english dictionary
patness — See patly. * * * … Universalium
pat — pat1 verb (pats, patting, patted) 1》 touch quickly and gently with the flat of the hand. 2》 mould or position with gentle taps. noun 1》 a light stroke with the hand. 2》 a compact mass of soft material. Phrases a pat on the back an expression of… … English new terms dictionary
fatly — adverb Etymology: Middle English, from fat (II) + ly 1. : richly, luxuriantly a fatly prosperous landscape 2 … Useful english dictionary
