nates

plural noun

na·​tes ˈnā-ˌtēz How to pronounce nates (audio)

Word History

Etymology

Latin, plural of natis buttock

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nates was in 1581

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“Nates.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nates. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

nates

noun plural
na·​tes ˈnā-ˌtēz How to pronounce nates (audio)
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