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verb
- A gentle touch or stroke applied to someone or something, often as a sign of affection, encouragement, or reassurance.
She sat down beside the nervous puppy, gently patting its head to reassure it.
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The word ‘patting‘ is derived from the verb ‘pat,‘ which means to touch or stroke lightly with the hand. The term ‘pat‘ has its origins in the Middle English word ‘patten,‘ which is a frequentative form of the verb ‘patten,‘ meaning to tread or to strike lightly. This word is related to the Old French ‘pater‘ and the Latin ‘pattare,‘ also meaning to pat or to strike lightly.The action typically associated with patting—gentle touching or motion—has been a part of various languages and cultures, often used to convey affection or reassurance. The ‘-ing‘ suffix in ‘patting‘ denotes the present participle form, indicating the action of the verb ‘pat.‘ Thus, ‘patting‘ refers specifically to the act of patting in progress.