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the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
  • plopped a cap on his bald pate

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The first known use of pate was in the 14th century

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“Pate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pate. Accessed 19 Oct. 2021.

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