Definition of "pates" [pates]

• Plural form of pate. (noun)

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• "The First Consul laughed, called him a gourmand, and, patting him on the shoulder, said, "Do not distress yourself, my dear Cambaceres; the couriers shall continue to bring you your 'dindes aux truffes', your Strasburg 'pates', your Mayence hams, and your other titbits.""
• "Cambaceres; the couriers shall continue to bring you your 'dindes aux truffes', your Strasburg 'pates', your Mayence hams, and your other titbits. ""
• "Then it will be blow for blow, hand-to-hand, and the strongest pates and arms will win."