pated

adjective

pat·​ed ¦pātə̇d How to pronounce pated (audio)
¦pātə̇d
: having a pate of a specified kind
usually used in combination
addlepated
featherpated

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“Pated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pated. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

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