PAT
NOUNS
1440 — TICK a light but distinct touch; a light quick stroke; a pat, a tap → obs. exc. Eng. dial.
1721 — TIG a touch; usually a light but significant touch, a tap or pat → Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
1833 — TICKET a pat; a slight stroke with the hand, etc.; a smart blow; a beating → Sc.
VERBS
1534 — PALP to touch, to feel; to handle gently, to pat
1589 — TIT to strike or tap lightly; to pat, to tip → obs. exc. Eng. dial.
1676 — BEPAT to pat frequently; to strike, to beat
1882 — PATTLE to pat gently with the hand; to caress, to pat → Eng. dial.
1898 — BICK to pat gently → Sc. (Bk.)
1905 — TIG to dally; to give a gentle pat or caress → Sc. (Bk.)
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