01 n. The head of a person; the top, or crown, of the head.
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The head of a person; the top, or crown, of the head.[Now generally used in contempt or ridicule.]“His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate.” — Ps. vii. 16.“Fat paunches have lean pate.” — Shak.
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The skin of a calf's head.