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inherited (INHERIT) from one's father, grandfather etc ➔ compare MATRIMONY —nial /ˌpætrɪˈməʊniək / adj
pat·ri·ot /ˈpætriət, -triɒt, ˈpeɪ-||ˈpætriæt, -triɑːt/ n usually apprec someone who loves and is willing to defend their country
Patriot a type of MISSILE used for destroying aircraft or other missiles, which was used by the US against Iraqi missiles in the GULF WAR of 1991
'Patriot ,Act, the a US law which was introduced in October 2001 as a reaction to the TERRORIST attacks in the US on 11th September, 2001. It gives the authorities more power to find out information about people who they think may be terrorists. It also allows them to put someone who is not a US citizen in prison for as long as they wish and without TRIAL if the Attorney General thinks that they are a threat to NATIONAL SECURITY. The law has been strongly criticized by some people who believe that parts of it may be against the Constitution and may threaten civil liberties (CIVIL LIBERTY).
pat·ri·ot·ic /ˌpætriˈɒtɪk, ˌpeɪ-||ˌpætriˈɑːtɪk◂/ adj usually apprec having or expressing the qualities of a patriot: He's very patriotic. | patriotic songs ➔ —ally /kli/ adv
pat·ri·ot·ism /ˈpætriətɪzəm, ˈpeɪ-||ˈpeɪ-/ n [U] usually apprec love for and loyalty to one's country
pa·trol¹ /pəˈtrəʊl/ n 1 [U] the act of patrolling or a period of patrolling: Warships were on patrol in the North Atlantic. | During the night, security guards make regular patrols of the factory premises. 2 [C+sing./pl. v] a small group, especially of soldiers, aircraft, warships etc, sent out to search for the enemy or to protect a place from the enemy: The patrol has/have reported that all is quiet. 3 [C+sing./pl. v] a small group of SCOUTS or GUIDES within the TROOP 4 AmE also safety patrol — a child given responsibility for the safety of other children on the school bus and on the walk to and from school. Safety patrols usually wear bright orange belts. 5 AmE (in some states of the US) a police force: the Illinois State Patrol
patrol² v -ll- [I+adv/prep;T] to go at regular times round (an area, building etc) to see that there is no trouble, that no one is trying to get in or out illegally etc: Guards patrolled the prison's perimeter fence. | The grounds of the presidential palace are patrolled by soldiers with guard dogs. | (fig.) Gangs of youths patrol (=walk threateningly along) the streets on Saturday nights.
pa'trol car n a car used by the police for patrolling roads
pa·trol·man /pəˈtrəlmən/ n pl. -men /mən/ 1 especially AmE a policeman who regularly patrols a particular area 2 BrE a person working for a car-owners' association who drives along roads to give help to motorists who need it: an AA patrolman
pa'trol ,wagon also paddy wagon infml — n AmE a police vehicle used to carry prisoners, e.g. to and from court; BLACK MARIA
pa·tron /ˈpeɪtrɒn/, pa·tron·ess /-nəs/ fem. — n 1 [(of)] a person or group that supports and gives money to an organization or activity that is regarded as valuable and deserving support: a patron of the arts 2 fml or polite a person who uses a particular shop, hotel etc, especially regularly: a special offer for our regular patrons ➔ compare CUSTOMER
pat·ron·age /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/ n [U] 1 the support given by a PATRON 2 fml the trade and support received from a PATRON 3 sometimes derog the right to give people important positions, especially without regard to their ability
pat·ron·ize also -ise BrE /ˈpætrənaɪz||ˈpeɪ-, pæ-/ v [T] 1 derog to behave towards (someone) as if one were better or more important than them: Don't patronize me; I know just as much about it as you do. | a patronizing remark/ smile 2 fml to use or visit (a shop, theatre etc): I won't patronize this shop any more; the assistants are so rude.
,patron 'saint n [(of)] a Christian SAINT who is regarded as giving special protection to a particular place, activity etc: Saint Christopher is the patron saint of travellers.
pat·ro·nym·ic /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/ n, adj tech (a name) formed from the name of one's father, grandfather etc
pat·sy /ˈpætsi/ n especially AmE infml derog a person who is tricked or deceived, especially into taking all the blame or punishment for something
Patsy a character in the humorous British television programme ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS, played by the actress Joanna LUMLEY. Patsy Stone is an UPPER CLASS woman and works for a fashion magazine but spends most of her time drinking alcohol, taking drugs, and shopping in expensive clothes shops.
pat·ten /ˈpætn/ n a CLOG (=a wooden shoe) with pieces of iron on the bottom worn, especially formerly, when walking over wet or muddy ground
Patten, Chris /krɪs/ (1944-) a British politician in the Conservative Party who had important government jobs between 1986 and 1992. He then became Britain's last Governor of Hong Kong, until 1997 when Hong Kong started to be governed by China again.
pat·ter¹ /ˈpætə/ v [I+adv/prep] to make, or move while making, the soft sound of something hitting a surface lightly, quickly, and repeatedly: The dog pattered down the stairs/ across the hall. | The falling leaves pattered against the window panes.
patter² n 1 [S(of)] a sound of something pattering: the patter of the rain on the tent | They will soon be hearing the patter of tiny feet. (=they are going to have a baby) 2 [S;U] very fast continuous often amusing talk, especially as used by someone trying to sell something, a magician while doing tricks, or someone telling jokes; one would not trust this talk: She wasn't taken in by the salesman's patter. 3 [U] the language, words etc, used by a particular class of people, especially criminals: thieves' patter
patterns
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pat·tern¹ /ˈpætən||ˈpætərn/ n 1 a) a regularly repeated arrangement of lines, shapes, or colours on a surface, that has, or is intended to have, a decorative or pleasing effect: The cloth has a pattern of red and white squares. | snowflakes forming a pattern on the windowpane b) any regularly repeated arrangement, e.g. of sounds or words ➔ compare DESIGN 2 the way in which something happens or develops: The illness is not following its usual pattern. | a strange pattern of events | behavioural patterns that are typical of this social group 3 a small piece of cloth, paper etc, that shows what a large piece (of usual size) will look like; SAMPLE 4 a shape used as a guide for making something, especially a piece of paper used to show the shape of a part of a garment: a dress pattern 5 [C usually sing.] a person, thing, or form that is an example to copy: The success of the course set a pattern for the training of new employees. ➔ compare MODEL
pattern² v [T] 1 [(with)] to make a decorative pattern on: patterned curtain material | patterned with roses 2 [+obj+adv/ prep, especially after, on, upon] fml to form the character, qualities etc, of (especially oneself) by copying: He patterned himself upon a man he admired.
Pat·ton, George Smith /ˈpætn/ (1885-1945) a US army GENERAL who was one of the most important US military leaders in World War II, and was known as 'Old Blood and Guts'
pat·ty /ˈpæti/ n 1 BrE a small PIE or PASTY 2 food cut into very small pieces, formed into small flat shapes, and cooked: beef patties
'patty ,melt n AmE a flat round piece of finely cut BEEF cooked with cheese on top and served on bread