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Definition of pap
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pap
noun (2)Definition of pap (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a soft food (as for infants)
2
: political patronage
3
: something lacking solid value or substance
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“Pap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pap. Accessed 14 May. 2021.
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pap
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Medical Definition of pap
: a soft food (as for infants)
PAP
abbreviationLegal Definition of PAP
personal automobile policy
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The first known use of pap was in the 13th century
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